Personal Assistant for Liam and Shannon - 430413

Enable; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Enable is seeking dedicated Personal Assistants (Support Workers) to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in Kilmarnock. This role involves assisting with daily activities and personal care, providing varied support to clients like Liam and Shannon. You will be part of a vibrant organization focused on ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities within the community.

Benefits

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Fully funded SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications

Qualifications

• Commitment to support individuals with diverse needs.
• Willingness to use own car for work purposes.
• Values-driven approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support individuals to achieve their social and personal goals.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

About The Role

Kilmarnock and Catrine, East Ayrshire

18hours per week

Various shift patterns; 10am-5pm, 3:30pm-6:30pm, 9am-2pm

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

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enableby 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 who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker 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.

The Best inYouBrings Out the Best inMe

The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career withEnable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants attheirbesthave the potential to truly bring outthebestin the people we support.

Let us introduceyou toLiam:

Liam is a young boy who lives at home with Mum, Dad and his brother in Kilmarnock. Liam has autism and likes to have routine so activities are decided before support starts.Liam enjoys getting out and about to be involved in activities and days out. Liam enjoys going bowling, swimming and visiting the beach when it is a nice day. Liam still attends school which he enjoys a lot. Liam is looking for someone who can bring new ideas to his days out and someone who is active. We support Lewis on a Wednesday 3:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 9am-2pm. There is a use for your own car when working with Liam.

Let us introduceyou toShannon:

Shannon is a young lady who lives at home with her Mum and her Step-Dad in Catrine. Shannon spends her day out and about where she enjoys going to the cinema, bowling and on nicer days Shannonenjoys goingto local parksin Kilmarnocksuch asKaypark,TheHoward parkorDean park.. Shannon is keen on trying new ideas and joining new clubs that she can attend and take part in. Shannon's mum currently helps with the morning routine but we would like staff to take this over when we have a full team in place for Shannon. Shannonuses herwheelchair when outside to keephermobile but may decide at timesshewantsto walk for a while so should be given opportunities to do this. We support Shannon Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. There is use for your own car when working with Shannon.

That is why Liam and Shannon needs you! Will you bringyourbestso that Liam and Shannon can livehisbestlife?

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Liam and Shannonto get the most out of life; then please apply now!

Enableneedsyouandyourvalues to help us create an equal society for every person we support.

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career withEnable. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

About Us

Enableis a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and other support requirements. We are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• 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 have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable willfully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications- required for SSSC registration

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

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

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

*terms & conditions apply