Personal Assistant for Nathan in Mauchline

ENABLE Scotland; Brighton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card Membership

SVQ Health & Social Care funding

Job summary

Enable Scotland is seeking Personal Assistants in Mauchline to provide person-centred support for Nathan. Roles include personal care, daily living tasks, and accompanying him to activities, with a focus on promoting independence and community inclusion.

Nathan enjoys music, social outings and requires seven-day support, typically 9am–9am. The position offers an hourly rate of £13.45, and a pathway to training and development within social care.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive, meaningful relationships with individuals.
• Excellent communication and a person-centred approach.
• Commitment to helping people achieve personal goals and aspirations.
• Positive, flexible and proactive work style; able to work independently or in a team.
• Genuine passion for supporting people to live independently and make choices.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and promote wellbeing as required.
• Support medication administration where needed.
• Assist with moving and handling and daily living activities.
• Accompany Nathan to appointments and social activities.
• Encourage independence and inclusion within the community.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to reach personal outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Goal orientation

Independence support

Teamwork

Job description

Personal Assistant for Nathan in Mauchline

9am to 9am as overnight support included

Driver required

£13.45 hourly rate

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

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 Nathan :

Nathan enjoys listening to music and likes to have a laugh and loves hearing jokes. He also likes to go out in his car. Nathan receives support seven days a week, typically between 9am and 9am, to help him maintain his independence and continue enjoying the activities that are important to him.

As Nathan's Personal Assistant, you'll support him to stay connected to his community, achieve his personal goals and live the life he chooses.

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

About You

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

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.