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Personal Assistant - Social Care - REF: CR/AW - 26 (GCIL North Lanarkshire)

Meet Charlie. Charlie is a 14-year-old boy who lives in Coatbridge area. He is a fun-loving, caring, friendly and funny young boy who loves to live his life to the fullest. Charlie values time spent with his family, and he enjoys spending his time out and about.

A typical day for Charlie when at home includes listening to music and picking his ‘song of the day’. Charlie enjoys playing with his toys, especially his car collection, playing with technical gadgets such as VR, tablets or just chill on his phone. Charlie also loves to visit places such as the bowling alley to play arcade games, Science Centre, and Aquariums or go to the local swing parks.

The Role

As Charlie’s Personal Assistant you will be required to provide one-to-one care that promotes independence, dignity, safety, wellbeing and support within his home and local community.

Charlie has a physical and learning disability and uses a wheelchair. At times Charlie also uses a walking frame with a prosthetic leg to support him, so the role will involve supporting his mobility and ensuring that he can safely access the community and activities he enjoys.

Duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

• Attending to personal care needs (toileting including bowel movements)
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks as a blended diet
• Moving and assisting with a walking frame and prosthetic leg
• Activities within the home playing musical instruments, listening to music, playing in the garden or playhouse
• Visiting the Science Centre, Aquariums, Bowling Alley to play arcade games or playing in the local swing parks
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Working Hours

This role involves 7 hours per week on a permanent basis at £14.00 per hour.

Typical shifts look like:

Monday: 3:30pm – 7:00pm

Or

Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

However, the days of the week are negotiable and can be discussed during interview.

About You

Charlie is also looking for someone who is friendly, relaxed and good interpersonal and communication skills as he is non-verbal. Some knowledge of how to play musical instruments such as would be desirable but not essential.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Warm, friendly, patient and caring nature
• Comfortable working in a family home
• Friendly and chatty with a good sense of humour
• Reliable, respectful, and trustworthy
• Willing to learn and follow training guidance
• Experience with moving and assisting
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
• Knowledge on how to play a musical instrument.
• Full clean driving licence

The most important factor is finding the right match for Charlie.

Employment Information

• This role is subject to a PVG check (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)
• References will be required
• Training will be provided where necessary
• You will be employed directly by an individual/family via Self-Directed Support funding

Location: Coatbridge

Hours Available: 7 hours per week on a Permanent basis

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

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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 the employer’s responsibilities.

GCIL North Lanarkshire is a Self‑Directed Support service based in North 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