Personal Assistant for Gleny in Lanark - 495140

Enable; Lanark; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans to help cover daily/

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme*

Season Ticket Loans*

Blue Light Card Membership

Fully funded SVQ Health and SocialCare

Job summary

Enable is seeking caring Personal Assistants in Lanark to support individuals to live independently. This role is 36 hours per week, at £13.45 per hour, based in Lanark. You will provide person-centred support, help with daily living tasks and accompany individuals to appointments and social activities.

No prior care experience is required; we hire on values and transferable skills. Training is provided to help you succeed and develop in a rewarding social care career with Enable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive, meaningful relationships.
• Person-centred approach and commitment to inclusion.
• Flexibility and proactive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help individuals live independently.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care as required.
• Support to attend appointments and social activities.
• Encourage participation and promote independence and choice.
• Report changes to supervisors and maintain records as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Flexibility

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

About The Role

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 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 You

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

Sound Like You?

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. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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.