Personal Assistant - Social Care
Gcil North Lanarkshire, Drumgelloch, North Lanarkshire
Personal Assistant - Social Care
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Gcil North Lanarkshire, Drumgelloch, North Lanarkshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 9 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4ebb1f6e256d448ca1dcd92b07f68468
Location ref: Drumgelloch, North Lanarkshire
Full Job Description
Aiden is a fun-loving and sociable man in his 30's who lives in the Airdrie area. He loves a chat, enjoys a good joke and is looking for a Personal Assistant who will take the time to get to know him, respect his choices and support him to live life in the way he wants., As Aiden's Personal Assistant, you will help him enjoy the activities and places that matter to him. You will also provide practical support at home, including preparing and cooking meals, general tidying, assisting with dressing, and helping him use his electric or manual wheelchair., 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 South 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.
Aiden would be well matched with someone who is friendly, chatty and fun-loving, with a good sense of humour. You should also be able to offer clear and consistent support when needed. Being trustworthy, proactive and dependable is important, along with a genuine commitment to person-centred support. Experience in a care role is welcome but not essential as the right personality and attitude are just as important. Training will be provided for medication support, seizure response and first aid. Essential Requirements
- Full manual driving licence is essential (you will be driving Aiden's mobility car).
- Reliable, friendly and respectful approach
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.
Permanent position - 16 hours per week Days and times Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during daytime hours, generally between 9am to 3pm or 10am to 4pm. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can build a positive working relationship and help Aiden enjoy an active and fulfilling life, we would love to hear from you.