An outgoing, open and friendly woman requires a male or female Personal Assistant, to assist in all aspects of personal care, and to enjoy community activities. This lady has Physical disabilities and lives in the Kilsyth area. Her favourite activities are going to rugby matches, music events, out for a drive, meeting up with friends and socialising and having quality family time. Your role would be to assist this lady to have the best quality of life at home and out in the community, enjoying life to the full. Every day is different with lots of variety and laughs! This role involves: · Attending to all personal care needs · Assisting with medication (4 times a day) via PEG · Preparing meals and healthy snacks and PEG feeding is required · Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair. · Household shopping and collecting prescriptions · Helping to be involved in community activities · Going out for walks with the dog · Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living The most important qualities she is looking for are a warm, friendly and approachable nature and a desire to work within a caring role. A Personal Assistant who can provide enthusiasm and motivation in the daily support of her needs, and her social interests would be ideal. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Pets in the household – you must be comfortable working with a dog in the home. Driver with a full UK driving licence is essential and you may be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid. You may prefer the option to drive my mobility vehicle. Relevant experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided. Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility) Recruiting for a permanent position 16 hours per week. This job works on a 2 week rolling rota, so your working hours can be planned. Day shift and night shift hours required. Night shift: 12 hours available 8:00pm – 8:00am (training is during daytime) Additional daytime hours may be available as overtime to cover existing team’s absence. Days and times: At the interview we can discuss your availability and the shifts we have. Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour Notes to candidates: If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (North 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 (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 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 (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. For more information please contact: GCIL (North Lanarkshire) Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB Tel: 01698 537 472