Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker required to assist a girl age 13 with a Mild Learning Disability living in the East Kilbride area.
You will be required to provide one-to-one care and assistance to encourage participation in social activities. Your duties would involve going out socially to the cinema, cafes, bowling, museums, parks, etc., and any other activities the young person enjoys.
Driver essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle – 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 is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)
Recruiting for one position.
Guaranteed permanent position of 5 hours per week.
Days and times:
Saturday or Sunday approximately 1pm – 6pm (times are flexible).
Extra hours available.
Hourly rate:
£12.00 per hour.
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).
Take Control (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. Take Control 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.
Contact Information
Take Control (South Lanarkshire)
42 Campbell Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AS
Tel: 01698 892 372
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
Schedule:
* Weekends only
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
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