Personal Assistant for Gleny in Lanark

ENABLE Scotland; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card Membership

SVQ Health and Social Care training

Job summary

Enable Scotland is seeking caring Personal Assistants to support Gleny in Lanark. You will help the person live independently, participate in activities, and achieve personal goals with a person-centred approach.

Training opportunities are provided, covering moving and handling, first aid, safeguarding, and more. You will join a supportive team dedicated to inclusion and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with a person-centred approach.
• Commitment to supporting people to achieve goals and aspirations.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and maintaining wellbeing.
• Medication support where required.
• Moving and handling support.
• Assisting with daily living tasks and household activities.
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and social activities.
• Promoting choice, independence and inclusion within the community.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to achieve personal outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Person-centred approach

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Personal Assistants to join our dedicated team in Lanark.

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred support, helping the people we support to live independently, achieve their personal goals and take part in the activities that matter most to them.

Support may include:

• Personal care and maintaining personal wellbeing
• Medication support where required
• Moving and handling support
• Supporting daily living tasks and household activities
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and social activities
• Promoting choice, independence and inclusion within the community
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to achieve personal outcomes

Let us introduce you to Gleny's:

Gleny's enjoys getting out and about in her local community, going for walks, visiting the shops, bowling and making the most of every day. At home, she enjoys listening to music within her room.

Gleny's receives support seven days a week, typically between 8am and 8pm then 8pm till 8am, to help her maintain her independence and continue enjoying the activities that are important to her.

As Gleny's Personal Assistant, you'll support her to stay connected to her community, achieve her personal goals and live the life she chooses.

Will you bring your best so Gleny's can live her best life?

About Us

Why Choose Enable?

At Enable, we're passionate about creating an equal society where everyone has the opportunity to live the life they choose. We're committed to investing in our people, providing excellent training, recognised qualifications and opportunities to develop a long-term career in social care.

Training opportunities include:

• Person-Centred Approaches, Planning and Thinking
• Introduction to Autism
• Epilepsy Awareness
• Moving and Handling
• Adult Support and Protection
• Child Support and Protection
• First Aid
• Positive Behaviour Support

We also offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:

• Health Cash Plans to help cover everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card Membership
• Fully funded SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications where required for SSSC registration

About Enable

Enable is a dynamic and values-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with additional support needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is designed to identify candidates who share our commitment to inclusion, respect and equality.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within three months of their start date.

*Terms and conditions apply.

About YouNo experience? No problem.You don't need previous experience in care to start a rewarding career with Enable. We recruit based on values, attitude and transferable skills. Whether you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service or are looking for a completely new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to succeed.

What We're Looking For

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to build positive and meaningful relationships
• Excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach
• A commitment to supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping people live independently and make their own choices