Personal Assistant - Female Only - Social Care - IT/FP-26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)


Company:	GCIL South Lanarkshire
Salary:	from £14.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambuslang, G72 7XN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Please note this organisation is not the employer - they are advertising the role on behalf of a private individual who will be the legal employer.

To apply: Please send your CV with job reference Personal Assistant - Female Only - Social Care - REF: IT/FP - 26 to parSL@gcil.org.uk

Location: Cambuslang

Type: Part-time, permanent – 14 hours per week (Job share would be considered)

I am seeking a caring, reliable, and adaptable Personal Assistant to support me to live life in a way that suits me best. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is respectful, person-centred, and enjoys helping others feel confident, comfortable, and connected within their community.

About the Role

You will be supporting a friendly, determined, and inquisitive young woman with a wide range of interests, including learning languages, gaming, music, television, reading, and spending time out and about.

This role involves both practical and social support, helping me with daily routines while also enabling me to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy a meaningful balance between home life and community activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support with personal care, including showering, washing, and dressing

Support access to the local community and participation in activities of interest

Assist with shopping, appointments, and social outings (cinema, coffee trips, lunches, etc)

Encourage and support daily stretching and activities that promote physical wellbeing

Support exploration of volunteering opportunities and structured daytime activities

Drive to local destinations such as parks, beaches, coastal areas, and community venues

Be understanding, responsive, and flexible when plans change

About You

Kind, dependable, and adaptable to changing needs

Calm, respectful, and patient in your approach

Genuinely motivated to support someone to achieve what matters to them

Previous care or support experience is desirable but not essential

Essential Requirements

Female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)

Full driving licence and access to a car (mileage expenses covered by employer)

Willingness to undertake relevant training, including diabetes training

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

Hours: Monday: 11:00am – 3:00pm; Wednesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm; Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm

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NOTES TO CANDIDATES

If selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted directly 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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