Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: ELC/FP/1-26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)

Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker Ref: ELC/FP/1-26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)

Personal Care Assistant (PA) Required for Luca – Rutherglen

We are looking for a reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to support Luca, a shy, well-mannered young man with a great sense of humour, based in Rutherglen.

Luca is happiest when gaming on his PC or PlayStation and enjoys learning about Japan, dinosaurs, Pokémon, and spending time with his pet bearded dragon. He also enjoys trips to the cinema, swimming, watching animated TV programmes, and going out for food and drink.

The Role

The PA will support Luca to and from college, ensuring he feels safe, comfortable, and supported during transitions.

• Days will be a combination of 2 set days per week of either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (employer flexible with preferred days)
• Morning: 8:45am – 9:45am (drop-off)
• Afternoon: 3:15pm – 4:15pm (pick-up)

Rate of pay: £14.45 per hour

Requirements

• A driving licence with access to your own vehicle is essential to support Luca to college (mileage rate paid by employer)
• Sensitive, patient, and responsive to Luca’s individual needs
• Good at reading body language and non-verbal cues
• Calm and reassuring approach

Experience

• An awareness of de-escalation techniques is desirable
• Previous experience supporting individuals with autism is preferred but not essential, as full guidance will be provided

This role would suit someone who is kind, understanding, and able to build a positive, trusting relationship while supporting Luca’s independence.

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This is a permanent role with a private employer, and sponsorship is not available.

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

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 (South 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 Employer’s responsibilities.

GCIL (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.

GCIL (South 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 (South Lanarkshire)

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