Personal Assistant for Madison and Simon in Barrhead - 491894

Enable; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card Membership

Fully funded SVQ Health and SocialCare

Job summary

Enable is recruiting Personal Assistants in Barrhead to support Madison and Simon, helping them live independently and participate in daily activities. No prior care experience is required; training and development opportunities are provided to build confidence and skills in person-centred support.

Roles include helping with personal care, medication support, moving and handling, and accompanying to appointments.

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.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for helping people live independently and make their own choices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Person-centred care

Independence & teamwork

Empathy

Job description

About The Role

BARRHEAD

24 HOURS PER WEEK

SHIFT PATTERN -SUPPORT PROVIDED OVER 7 DAYS BETWEEN 7.30AM TO 10PM

DRIVER REQUIRED

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

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 Madison and Simon

Madison and Simon are house mates who share their home, they both enjoy getting out and about in their local community, going for walks, visiting the shops and making the most of every day. At home, Madison enjoys watching movies, soaps and anything Disney. Simon likes listening to music going for walks and drives in the car.

Madison and Simonreceive support seven days a week, typically between 7.30am and 10pm, to help them maintain their independence and continue enjoying the activities that are important to them.

As Madison and Simon's Personal Assistant, you'll support them to stay connected to their community, and achieve their personal goals and live the life they chooses.

Will you bring your best so Madison and Simon can live their 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.