Female Personal Assistant – Maternity Cover Ref: RB/LD/1-25
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | G72 8AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Take Control South Lanarkshire |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RB/LD/1-25 |
Summary
Female Personal Assistant – Maternity Cover
Are you someone who is dependable, respectful, and passionate about making a positive difference in someone’s daily life? A Female Personal Assistant is needed in the Cambuslang area to support a friendly and independent individual in their everyday routines – someone who values their privacy, autonomy, and ability to lead life on their own terms.
This full-time maternity cover post is available immediately until 30th January 2026, subject to a one-month probationary period.
Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Cambuslang
Accountable to: Manager of SDS Package
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About the Role
This is an opportunity to be part of someone’s daily life in a meaningful way. As a Personal Assistant, you’ll be helping with a range of tasks that support health, wellbeing, independence, and community involvement. This might include:
• Personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating
• Medication administration and daily record keeping
• Light household tasks – laundry, cleaning, changing bedding
• Cooking and supporting healthy meal planning
• Shopping and managing household supplies
• Attending medical appointments and organising social activities
• Helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Use of equipment like wheelchairs and sensory items
You'll also be asked to carry out any other reasonable duties that arise as part of this individual’s day-to-day life.
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Training and Support
Full training will be provided and may include:
• First Aid
• Moving and Assisting
• Health & Safety
• Impairment-specific training
Additional training will be arranged as needed to support your development.
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Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Essential:
• Professional and positive in approach
• Flexible – hours may include occasional wakened nights
• Experienced in personal care and Moving & Assisting
• Willing to attend relevant training
• PVG scheme member
• Able to provide references from previous employers
Desirable:
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Familiarity with specialised equipment (training will be given)
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 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 Take Control 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.
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)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372
Are you someone who is dependable, respectful, and passionate about making a positive difference in someone’s daily life? A Female Personal Assistant is needed in the Cambuslang area to support a friendly and independent individual in their everyday routines – someone who values their privacy, autonomy, and ability to lead life on their own terms.
This full-time maternity cover post is available immediately until 30th January 2026, subject to a one-month probationary period.
Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Cambuslang
Accountable to: Manager of SDS Package
_________________________________________________________________
About the Role
This is an opportunity to be part of someone’s daily life in a meaningful way. As a Personal Assistant, you’ll be helping with a range of tasks that support health, wellbeing, independence, and community involvement. This might include:
• Personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating
• Medication administration and daily record keeping
• Light household tasks – laundry, cleaning, changing bedding
• Cooking and supporting healthy meal planning
• Shopping and managing household supplies
• Attending medical appointments and organising social activities
• Helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Use of equipment like wheelchairs and sensory items
You'll also be asked to carry out any other reasonable duties that arise as part of this individual’s day-to-day life.
__________________________________________________________________
Training and Support
Full training will be provided and may include:
• First Aid
• Moving and Assisting
• Health & Safety
• Impairment-specific training
Additional training will be arranged as needed to support your development.
__________________________________________________________________
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Essential:
• Professional and positive in approach
• Flexible – hours may include occasional wakened nights
• Experienced in personal care and Moving & Assisting
• Willing to attend relevant training
• PVG scheme member
• Able to provide references from previous employers
Desirable:
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Familiarity with specialised equipment (training will be given)
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 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 Take Control 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.
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)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372