Personal Assistant for Craig

Enable; Livingston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable in Livingston is recruiting Personal Assistants to join our caring team. The role: 30 hours per week with shift patterns from 10am to 10am, including overnight support, at £13.45 hourly rate.

You will provide person-centred support to help Craig live independently, attend appointments, and participate in activities that matter. No prior care experience needed; training and development are provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and 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.
• Genuine passion for helping people live independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help individuals live independently.
• Assist with personal care, medication support, and daily living tasks.
• Support attendance at appointments and social activities.
• Promote choice, independence and inclusion within the community.
• Build trust through clear communication and respectful interactions.
• Plan activities and manage routines to support everyday living.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Teamwork

Flexible and proactive

Job description

Livingston

30 Hours per week

Shift pattern - 10am -10am, 3pm - 10am (overnight support)

13.45 Hourly rate

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

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 introduceyou to Craig:

craig is an independent and active person who enjoys having choice, routine and opportunities to be involved in his local community. He values being supported by people who take time to get to know him, understand what matters to him and build a positive, respectful relationship.

The right person will support Craig to remain in control of his own life. Criag communicates well and should be supported by staff who listen carefully, do not speak for him, and provide clear information so he can make informed choices.

Craig would like staff who can offer practical support with everyday life, including planning activities, managing routines, keeping well, looking after his home, attending appointments and staying connected with people who are important to him. Staff should encourage independence while being available when support, reassurance or guidance is needed.

This role would suit someone who is patient, reliable, observant and calm. Craig needs staff who are consistent, encouraging and respectful, and who can support him to make choices, try new things and stay safe without taking over.

A good match for craig will be someone who sees his strengths, promotes his independence and is committed to supporting him to live the life he chooses.

Will you bring your best so Craig can live his best life?

No 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 is looking for a completely new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to succeed.

Sound Like You?

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