Sessional Female Personal Assistants (2 positions available)
Location: Coatbridge
Hourly Rate: £12.75 (rising to £13.00 after 3 months’ probation period)
Type: Sessional / flexible
We are currently recruiting two sessional Female Personal Assistants to support a friendly, kind and young-at-heart 69-year-old lady living in Coatbridge. She experiences fluctuating mental health and memory issues and is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to support her wellbeing and independence.
About the Role:
This lady enjoys helping others, staying active in her community, and maintaining her home and personal appearance. Faith and attending Church are also very important to her.
You will help her:
Maintain her identity, confidence and motivation
Feel valued and included in community activities and support groups
Reduce isolation and encourage a positive daily routine
Stay healthy, active and stimulated – including support to go on walks and attend Church
Key Responsibilities:
Personal care and medication prompts.
Meal preparation, shopping and household tasks.
Accompanying to GP, hospital, and other care appointments
Support her to access the local community via public transport
Provide companionship and build a trusting, supportive relationship
Liaising with family and relevant professionals.
Work with a daily budget.
Other duties as deemed necessary by employer.
What We’re Looking For:
A patient, understanding and positive personality
Someone who is chatty, encouraging, and a great listener who can use initiative. Effective communication is essential.
Able to respond gently and consistently to the changeable nature of mental health
Reliable, flexible and committed to making a difference
No experience in care homes required however some experience of providing care, understanding support / care plans is essential.
Life experience, empathy and understanding matter most.
Driving is not essential.
References required.
Example Shift Times (for sickness/holiday/weekend cover):
Sunday: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Mass)
Wednesday: 19:00pm – 21:00pm
Friday: 18:00pm – 20:00pm
Saturday: 15:00pm – 18:00pm
Benefits:
Subscription to the ILP Employee Assistance Programme which includes.
Access to counselling, legal advice, rewards & discounts
Blue Light Card eligibility
Access to the MyMindPal wellbeing app.
If you’re someone who is kind-hearted, dependable, and wants to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is open to female applicants only in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.