Female Personal Assistant Supporting Shopping, Fresh Air and Independence

August 7, 2026 / Keith Mooney

A Female Personal Assistant is required to support a woman living in the Wishaw area. She enjoys watching TV, chatting, shopping and spending time out in the fresh air.

She has epilepsy, an acquired brain injury, and physical and neurological disabilities. She has a PEG feeding tube in situ and uses an Oxygen Concentrator 24/7.

You will provide two-to-one support alongside another team member, both at home and in the community, helping her with personal care, daily routines and the activities she enjoys.

Support will include:

• Providing personal care, including showering, toileting, bowel care and changing pads
• Supporting with moving and assisting, including pushing a manual wheelchair and using a mobile hoist
• Monitoring and supporting during epileptic seizures and following emergency procedures when required
• Prompting with medication
• Supporting with PEG feeding
• Going out for walks using the wheelchair
• Supporting with shopping for clothes and personal items
• Helping with household shopping
• Supporting with other daily living tasks that promote independence and choice

The successful candidate should take a proactive and creative approach to support, encouraging participation in activities that reflect her interests, preferences and needs.

The most important qualities are:

• A warm and friendly nature
• A genuine interest in working in a caring and supportive role
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Driving licence preferred but not essential, as you may be required to drive a manual mobility vehicle.

Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

Guaranteed permanent position of up to 30 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

(During the first 1 to 2 weeks, shifts will be 9:00am – 1:00pm)

There may also be evening shifts approximately 7:00pm – 9:00pm
, which will be discussed at interview.

£13.45 per hour

If you are looking for a rewarding role supporting someone to maintain independence and enjoy day-to-day life, we would love to hear from you.

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 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 the employer’s responsibilities.