Personal Assistant for Gleny in Lanark

ENABLE SCOTLAND - LTW; Lanark; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable in Lanark is recruiting Personal Assistants to provide person-centred support to Gleny, helping her live independently and participate in activities that matter to her. You will assist with personal care, medication support, moving and handling, and accompany her to appointments and social activities.

The role covers 36 hours per week at £13.45 per hour. No prior care experience is required; Enable values values, attitude and transferable skills and offers training, support and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to Gleny to help live independently.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing tasks.
• Support medication and moving/handling where required.
• Accompany to appointments and social activities and promote inclusion.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Independent and team work

Job description

Lanark

36 HOURS PER WEEK

£13.45 Per Hour

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 introduceyou 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?

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 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