Personal Care Assistant/support Worker Ref:

6 months ago


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

Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker required to assist a young man aged 19 with Autism and Learning Disabilities living in the Hamilton area. This person is nonverbal.

You would be required to provide one-to-one care and assistance outside their home, at college, day centre and in the community including participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

- Assistance and guidance in completing activities at college
- Assistance and guidance when travelling by car, bus and train where appropriate
- Assistance and guidance in various outdoor and indoor recreational activities, e.g. swimming, going for walks, visiting local places
- Helping to develop communication through using AAC software (nonverbal person)
- Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

**Driver essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle - mileage allowance will be paid at £0.45 per mile**

The person on some occasions may display ‘challenging behaviour’, this requires patience and flexibility when this occurs.

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

Some favourite activities are cooking, playing/listening to music, horse care/riding, sensory experiences, swimming, walking and gardening.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

The most important qualities are a warm, flexible and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role with an ability to adapt to the assisted person and understand their non-verbal communication. You will be positive, compassionate and patient.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

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

Recruiting for one assistant

Guaranteed permanent position of 8 hours per week with the option for potential overtime

**Days and times**:
Wednesdays: 10.30am - 2.30pm

Fridays: 10.30am - 2.30pm

**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 Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person



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