Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant)

Enable Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Support Workers to join their award-winning social care charity. In this fulfilling role, you'll play a vital part in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by providing personalized support and assistance. Your adaptability and positive attitude will help you build meaningful relationships, ensuring that each person you support can achieve their goals and feel included in society. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference and enjoy the rewarding experience of helping others thrive in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt communication style for effective relationships.
• Commitment to support individuals in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and promote social connections.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Personal Care Assistance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant)

Location: Oban, PA34 5DQ.
Salary: £12.00 per hour.
Contract: 15 - 30 Hours Per Week Available. Shifts Between 8am - 10pm.

Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity?

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support individuals to get the most out of life and become an inclusive member of society; then please apply now!

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
2. The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
3. A positive and flexible outlook to your work, and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.