Male only Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers Ref: SAL/LD/11-25

Job Overview

Male only Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers required to assist a young adult male with Autism, Epilepsy and Severe Communication Disorder living in the Ferniegair – Hamilton area.

You would be required to provide one-to-one care and assistance within the family home and in the community, including attending to personal care and participating in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth)
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks (assistance with eating)
• Assistance with traveling to and from college
• Walking, cycling, football and assisting with participation in these physical activities
• Moving and assisting – pushing manual wheelchair
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Qualifications & Skills

• Driver essential – must have own vehicle and mileage allowance will be paid.
• Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage the individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.
• Experience desirable but not essential – training will be provided.
• Warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Hours of Work

Recruiting for one position for a casual worker which may lead to permanent.

• Wednesday and Friday: 10 AM – 3 PM

Overtime available – to be discussed at interview.

Hourly rate: £15.00.

To apply please e‑mail your CV to gcilsouthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk.

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