Female Personal Care Assistant

Female Personal Care Assistant required to assist a young female with a Neurological and Learning Disability living in the Airdrie area.

You would be required to provide one to one care and assistance in the community including attending to personal care and participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

× Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting including bowel movements)

× Walking, swimming and trampolining, assisting with participation in these physical activities

× Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.

Pets in the household - you must be comfortable working with a dog/cat/bird etc. in the home.

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Driver with a Full UK Driving Licence is essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle.

Relevant care experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)

Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL North Lanarkshire on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer's responsibilities.

GCIL North Lanarkshire is a Self-Directed Support service based in North Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force.

GCIL North Lanarkshire is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

Guaranteed permanent position of 6 hours per week

Days and Times:

Set shifts on Saturday or Sunday, times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate:

£13.45 per hour