Personal Assistant for Stuart in Hurlford

ENABLE Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care charity in Kilmarnock is looking for Personal Assistants to support individuals in achieving their goals. You will provide essential support with personal care and facilitate social connections. This role requires adaptability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Previous experience in care is not necessary; a commitment to values is what matters. Join a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop successful relationships with the people we support.
• Commitment to work through personal support plans.
• Flexible work style, capable of both independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and support needs.
• Expand social networks and connections for individuals.
• Collaborate within a team to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Follow support plans to help people achieve their goals.

Skills

Adapt communication style

Commitment to personal support plans

Positive and flexible outlook

Job description

Location

Hurlford, East Ayrshire

Contract

15 hour contract available

Shift Pattern

7.45am - 10.45pm

About the role

Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity? Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by 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 support worker role 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.

Our Values

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Meet Stuart

Stuart is looking for a dedicated staff member to support him to live his best life within his own home. Stuart enjoys spending his time going out for drives in his car to go to the seafront and the countryside. Stuart also likes watching action and cowboy films and will often go to the cinema to see new films. Stuart is looking for someone who is keen to play dominos and will still be happy when they lose! Stuart needs a dedicated staff team who know him and are committed to supporting him with his day‑to‑day routine. Stuart receives support 7 days a week from 7.45am to 10.45pm.

Are you the right fit?

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support individuals to get the most out of life and become an inclusive member of society; then please apply now! Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, moving and handling, and positive behavioural support.
• Expand social networks and connections.
• Work collaboratively within a bespoke team to ensure safety, wellbeing and aspirations are met.
• Follow personal support plans to help people achieve their goals and celebrate their successes.

Qualifications & Skills

• The ability to adapt your communication style to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
• The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure they achieve their goals and outcomes.
• A positive and flexible outlook to your work, able to work on your own and as part of a team.

How to apply

If this is you, then please click the link to apply now. Every person we support has their own hobbies and interests, likes and dislikes, which is reflected in our person‑centred recruitment processes. So, please give us as much detail about you to allow us to carry out our bespoke matching service.