Personal Care Assistant (Any Gender) Ref: DS/SF/1-25
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | ML11 0GP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GCIL South Lanarkshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS/SF/1-25 |
Summary
Personal Care Assistant (Any Gender) – Supporting Drew in Lesmahagow
£12.60 per hour | Permanent | 10–23 hours per week
Drew is looking for a reliable, friendly, and supportive Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one assistance at home and in the community. Drew lives with a physical disability as well as learning, developmental, and cognitive needs, and is seeking someone who can offer practical support, patience, and genuine care.
This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, open-minded, and eager to help promote greater independence.
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About the Role
Your daily duties may include:
• Supporting/prompting personal care needs such as showering, shaving, laundry, and tidying
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Supporting participation in physical activities (e.g., walks, wheelchair outings), with the aim of gradually working toward more ambitious goals
• Providing mobility support, including pushing a manual wheelchair when needed and encouraging rest when required
• Household shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Any other daily living tasks that promote independence
• Providing companionship and supporting social activities
A full driving licence is essential, and you will be required to use your own vehicle (mileage allowance provided).
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About Drew
Drew enjoys:
Dungeons & Dragons, science and nature, socialising when able, reading, travel, and learning about people and the world.
There are dogs in the home, so you must be comfortable working around pets.
Drew is partially mobile—sometimes walking is possible, sometimes mobility assistance is needed. This fluctuating mobility is genuine and should always be respected.
Applicants must be accepting of varying gender presentation and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Experience & Training
Experience is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.
The most important qualities are:
• A warm and friendly nature
• Willingness to listen and learn about another person’s experiences
• A genuine desire to work in a caring, supportive role
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Health & Safety
Because this role involves close contact with a vulnerable individual, preference may be given to applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for reasonable grounds will also be considered with care.
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Hours of Work
10 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to up to 23 hours depending on your availability. One or two positions may be filled.
Typical hours:
• Three to four weekdays between 12pm and 6pm (consistent schedule agreed based on availability)
• Remaining hours may be grouped together for day trips
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required (discussed at interview)
Some flexibility is available in relation to shift patterns.
To apply please e-mail 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
£12.60 per hour | Permanent | 10–23 hours per week
Drew is looking for a reliable, friendly, and supportive Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one assistance at home and in the community. Drew lives with a physical disability as well as learning, developmental, and cognitive needs, and is seeking someone who can offer practical support, patience, and genuine care.
This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, open-minded, and eager to help promote greater independence.
_________________________________________________________________
About the Role
Your daily duties may include:
• Supporting/prompting personal care needs such as showering, shaving, laundry, and tidying
• Assisting with medication
• Preparing meals and healthy snacks
• Supporting participation in physical activities (e.g., walks, wheelchair outings), with the aim of gradually working toward more ambitious goals
• Providing mobility support, including pushing a manual wheelchair when needed and encouraging rest when required
• Household shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Any other daily living tasks that promote independence
• Providing companionship and supporting social activities
A full driving licence is essential, and you will be required to use your own vehicle (mileage allowance provided).
__________________________________________________________________
About Drew
Drew enjoys:
Dungeons & Dragons, science and nature, socialising when able, reading, travel, and learning about people and the world.
There are dogs in the home, so you must be comfortable working around pets.
Drew is partially mobile—sometimes walking is possible, sometimes mobility assistance is needed. This fluctuating mobility is genuine and should always be respected.
Applicants must be accepting of varying gender presentation and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
__________________________________________________________________
Experience & Training
Experience is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.
The most important qualities are:
• A warm and friendly nature
• Willingness to listen and learn about another person’s experiences
• A genuine desire to work in a caring, supportive role
__________________________________________________________________
Health & Safety
Because this role involves close contact with a vulnerable individual, preference may be given to applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for reasonable grounds will also be considered with care.
__________________________________________________________________
Hours of Work
10 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to up to 23 hours depending on your availability. One or two positions may be filled.
Typical hours:
• Three to four weekdays between 12pm and 6pm (consistent schedule agreed based on availability)
• Remaining hours may be grouped together for day trips
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required (discussed at interview)
Some flexibility is available in relation to shift patterns.
To apply please e-mail your CV to: gcilsouthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk
__________________________________________________________________
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