Personal Assistant VM/LD/1.26 in Wishaw

Abigail is an elderly lady living in the Wishaw area who is looking for a caring and reliable Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker to support her to live independently and comfortably at home. She values a supportive, positive environment where she can maintain her daily routine and enjoy social activities. Abigail is seeking someone warm, friendly, and proactive who can provide one‑to‑one support and companionship.

A typical day might include supporting Abigail with her morning routine, assisting with personal care, preparing meals and healthy snacks, and helping with day‑to‑day household tasks. Some days you may support with at‑home medical appointments, while other days may be spent at home maintaining a comfortable and safe living environment. In this role, you will support Abigail with all aspects of daily living.

Abigail has a physical disability and requires assistance with personal care, including in‑bed personal care and catheter care, support with medication, meal preparation, and moving and assisting using equipment such as a tracking hoist and manual wheelchair. You will also help with household tasks such as keeping floors and the bathroom clean, as well as providing encouragement and support to help her remain independent and engaged in daily life.

The ideal person will be kind, dependable, and have a good sense of humour, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive and innovative approach is important, along with a genuine desire to work in a caring role. Experience with moving and assisting is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. You must also be comfortable working in a home with cats.

This position is home‑based in Wishaw, supporting Abigail within her home. The role offers a guaranteed permanent position of a minimum of 33 hours per week, worked on a two‑week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Saturday, Sunday – 33 hours per week
• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 44 hours per week

Typical shift times are Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm (with flexibility), and weekend shifts 8am–8pm. Hours will be discussed at interview. The hourly rate is £13.00 per hour.

If you are a caring and supportive person who would enjoy making a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life, we would love to hear from you.

Notes to candidates: If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (North 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 (North 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 (North 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 (North 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.