Support Worker/personal Assistant Gd/sf2-23

3 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Take Control South Lanarkshire (We are not the Employer) Full time

Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker required to assist a young person with a Learning Disability living in the East Kilbride area.

You would be required to provide one to one care and assistance within their home and accompanying him to participate in social activities as he wishes. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

- Supporting user to prepare meals and healthy snacks
- Walking, Cycling, swimming, gym and assisting with participation in these physical activities
- Supporting user with any voluntary commitment within the community
- Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Driver preferred and you will be required to use your own vehicle - mileage allowance will be paid. A willingness to also use public transport is also required, to encourage user’s independence.
- The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds._

Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

Favourite activities are swimming, basketball, theatre, horse riding, and socialising.

Pets in the household - you must be comfortable working with a cat etc. in the home.

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. You must also be reliable.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

**Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)**

Recruiting for 1 (MATERNITY COVER)

Guaranteed position of 13.5 hours per week.

**Days and times**:
Typically - Mon 8.30am - 5.30pm

Tue, Wed, Thurs 4pm - 5.30pm

Additional hours to cover during school holiday periods.

**Hourly rate**:
£10.90 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).
- 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._
- For more information please contact:_
- Take Control (South Lanarkshire)_
- 42 Campbell Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AS_
- Tel: 01698 892 372_

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 9 months

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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