Personal Assistant / Support Worker MH/FP - 26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)
| Company: | GCIL South Lanarkshire |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £14.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Uddingston |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
To apply for this role, please send your CV together with reference MH/FP - 26 to parSL@gcil.org.uk
Location: Uddingston
Hourly Rate: £14.45 per hour
Hours: Part-time – up to 28 hours per week
My name is Megan, and I am looking for a female Personal Assistant / Support Worker to support me in enjoying social activities, days out, and going for lunch. I am in my 30s, live independently, and am looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, and supportive.
In this role, you will support me with a range of activities that help me enjoy day to day life. This may include going out for lunch or on days out, attending appointments, and spending time at home taking part in activities I enjoy. You will also provide practical support, including moving and assisting using a tracking hoist, as well as preparing meals and snacks. You will play a key role in providing both practical and social support, helping me to maintain my independence and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
• Energetic, friendly, and confident
• Caring, patient, and reliable
• Have a good sense of humour
• Comfortable supporting someone to live life in their own way
• Experienced in care/support work (preferred, but not essential as training can be provided)
You must:
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be confident driving a manual mobility vehicle
Hours & Working Pattern
• Up to 28 hours per week, with job share opportunities available.
• Typical working pattern: Tuesday to Friday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm, plus either Saturday or Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
• Working hours and days can be negotiated to accommodate individual circumstances.
• A reasonable degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the role including medical appointments or occasional changes to shift times. Any variations will be discussed in advance and agreed where possible.
Pay
• £14.45 per hour
If you’re looking for a meaningful, enjoyable role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Recruitment Process
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the GCIL 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
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