Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.
To apply: Please send your CV with job reference to to [email protected]
Personal Assistant: - Female Only - Social Care - REF: IT/FP - 26
Location: Cambuslang
Type: Part-time, permanent – 14 hours per week (Job share would be considered)
Hours: Monday: 11:00am – 3:00pm; Wednesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm; Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
I am seeking a caring, reliable, and adaptable Personal Assistant to support me to live life in a way that suits me best. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is respectful, person-centred, and enjoys helping others feel confident, comfortable, and connected within their community.
About the Role:
You will be supporting a friendly, determined, and inquisitive young woman with a wide range of interests, including learning languages, gaming, music, television, reading, and spending time out and about.
This role involves both practical and social support, helping me with daily routines while also enabling me to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy a meaningful balance between home life and community activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support with personal care, including showering, washing, and dressing.
- Support access to the local community and participation in activities of interest.
- Assist with shopping, appointments, and social outings (cinema, coffee trips, lunches, etc)
- Encourage and support daily stretching and activities that promote physical wellbeing
- Support exploration of volunteering opportunities and structured daytime activities
- Drive to local destinations such as parks, beaches, coastal areas, and community venues
- Be understanding, responsive, and flexible when plans change
About You:
- Kind, dependable, and adaptable to changing needs
- Calm, respectful, and patient in your approach
- Genuinely motivated to support someone to achieve what matters to them
- Previous care or support experience is desirable but not essential
Essential Requirements:
- Female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
- Full driving licence and access to a car (mileage expenses covered by employer)
- Willingness to undertake relevant training, including diabetes training
- This role would suit someone who is kind, understanding, and able to build a positive, trusting relationship while supporting my independence.
This role would suit someone who is kind, understanding, and able to build a positive, trusting relationship while supporting my independence.
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South 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 (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South 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. For more information please contact: GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB Tel: 01698 892 372
Pay: £14.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
