A Female Personal Assistant with a good sense of humour and a kind, caring approach, is required to assist a young woman, who is a wheelchair user, living in the Bellshill area.
Your role involves morning and evening personal care support and companionship in the home, with an occasional trip out and about.
Job role includes:
Providing personal care support and helping with hair and make-up.
Preparing meals and healthy snacks.
Having a chat and a laugh.
General housework.
Moving and assisting by pushing a manual wheelchair.
Going out with her to have nails done.
For this job we are looking for a chatty, funny person with a caring nature. The supported person may get tired and rest often, so a patient, thoughtful and understanding person would suit.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
A driver with a full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. You may be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid. This young lady also has her own mobility car, which you may drive.
Experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)
Recruiting for 1 position.
A zero hour contract, part time position with up to 20 hours per week available, to cover staff absence from the existing team of Personal Assistants. Additional hours may be available.
Days and times:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00am – 10:00am & evening support 5:00pm – 7:00pm or 6:00pm – 8:00pm (can be flexible in evenings)
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00am – 12:00pm & evening support as above 5:00pm – 7:00pm or 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Additional hours may be available for sickness or holiday cover.
Hourly rate:
£13.00 per hour
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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the Take Control Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.
If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
For more information please contact:
Take Control (North Lanarkshire)
Tel: 01698 537 472
E: infonl@takectrl.org.uk