Position: Male OR Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker (Casual)
Location: Carluke area
Job Summary: Required to assist a child aged 10 with Autism and challenging behaviour. You will provide one-to-one care and assistance within the home and in the community, including personal care and participation in social activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support with personal care such as supervising toilet use, help with washing hands, showering, bathing, and teeth brushing.
2. Occasional administering of medication.
3. Preparation of meals and snacks.
4. Encourage participation in activities suited to the child’s needs, including outings to the park, soft play, cinema, clubs, swimming, walks, and playing in the garden.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Experience in childcare (including ASN), care home, or nursing.
2. Must be patient and tolerant of children with Autism.
3. Ability to act calmly and sensitively during challenging situations.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Hours of Work:
Casual Contract, typically alternate Saturdays from 12 noon – 5:00 pm.
Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour
Application Process: If selected, a member of the Take Control Team will contact you to arrange the next steps.
Note: This job is advertised by Take Control South Lanarkshire on behalf of a Personal Employer. We are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency.
Contact Information:
Take Control (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 5 per week
Schedule: Weekends only
Application Question: Where did you hear about this job?
Experience Required: Home care: 1 year
Work Location: In person
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