Personal Assistant / Support Worker Ref: JDY/SF/6-25
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | G74 2LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GCIL South Lanarkshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JDY/SF/6-25 |
Summary
Hi, I’m John – and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant / Support Worker
I live independently in East Kilbride in a wheelchair-accessible ground floor home.
I’m looking for someone friendly, reliable, and experienced to support me with my daily care, medical needs, and social activities. You’ll be part of a job share, sharing hours and occasionally covering each other’s leave.
About me:
I’m an adult male with a physical disability. I enjoy spending time at home, getting out and about, and having support that lets me live life as independently as possible. I value carers who are kind, patient, and respectful of the way I like to do things.
About you:
• Male or female applicants welcome
• You have 3+ years UK experience as a Hospital Care Assistant or Social Care Support Worker
• You live locally in East Kilbride
• You have a full UK driving licence (held for at least 3 years) and are comfortable driving a large automatic estate car (must be 25+)
• You are happy to use a hoist for safe transfers (training will be provided)
• You are flexible and willing to provide occasional cover for team members’ sick leave or holidays
• Fluent English required
The role:
• Supporting me with personal care and medical needs
• Stoma bag
• Using a hoist for transfers safely
• Helping me get out and about and participate in activities
• Providing companionship and encouragement
Hours & Pay:
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 24 hours per week
• Friday: £15.00 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday: £15.50 per hour
• Flexibility is important
This is a permanent role with a private employer, and sponsorship is not available.
If you’re experienced, friendly, and enjoy making a real difference in someone’s life, I’d love to hear from you and meet you in person. Come join me and help me live life to the fullest.
To apply please submit your CV to gcilsouthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk.
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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)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372
I live independently in East Kilbride in a wheelchair-accessible ground floor home.
I’m looking for someone friendly, reliable, and experienced to support me with my daily care, medical needs, and social activities. You’ll be part of a job share, sharing hours and occasionally covering each other’s leave.
About me:
I’m an adult male with a physical disability. I enjoy spending time at home, getting out and about, and having support that lets me live life as independently as possible. I value carers who are kind, patient, and respectful of the way I like to do things.
About you:
• Male or female applicants welcome
• You have 3+ years UK experience as a Hospital Care Assistant or Social Care Support Worker
• You live locally in East Kilbride
• You have a full UK driving licence (held for at least 3 years) and are comfortable driving a large automatic estate car (must be 25+)
• You are happy to use a hoist for safe transfers (training will be provided)
• You are flexible and willing to provide occasional cover for team members’ sick leave or holidays
• Fluent English required
The role:
• Supporting me with personal care and medical needs
• Stoma bag
• Using a hoist for transfers safely
• Helping me get out and about and participate in activities
• Providing companionship and encouragement
Hours & Pay:
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 24 hours per week
• Friday: £15.00 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday: £15.50 per hour
• Flexibility is important
This is a permanent role with a private employer, and sponsorship is not available.
If you’re experienced, friendly, and enjoy making a real difference in someone’s life, I’d love to hear from you and meet you in person. Come join me and help me live life to the fullest.
To apply please submit your CV to gcilsouthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk.
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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)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372