Personal Assistant in Mental Health Services, South Ayrshire

ENABLE Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ENABLE Scotland is seeking dedicated Support Workers to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting with personal care and engaging in community activities, tailored to meet unique needs. No previous experience is required—just a commitment to helping others lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary, just a willingness to make a difference.
• Commitment and dedication to supporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Engage in community activities and help achieve personal goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location

Troon, Prestwick or Ayr, South Ayrshire

Position

Sessional bases with various shift patterns, including night shifts

Introduction

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

Role of Personal Assistants (Support Workers)

Support Workers play a vital role within Enable, making a positive difference every day in the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same, but your main goal will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care, moving and handling, positive behavioural support, and expanding social networks, tailored to each person's unique needs.

Our Approach

We create bespoke teams around each individual, working collaboratively to ensure their safety, wellbeing, and aspirations are met.

Our Philosophy

We believe that the best in you brings out the best in me. Our supported individuals have diverse interests and aspirations, and a career with Enable can be as rewarding as it is diverse. Support Workers have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people they support.

Our Mental Health Services in South Ayrshire

We also offer mental health support, focusing on social, psychological, and emotional wellbeing. Working in this area is highly rewarding. Support is provided based on personal choice and needs, including both female and male support roles.

Typical activities include attending appointments, shopping, engaging in community interest groups, or simply enjoying some fresh air. Our support involves listening, understanding, and responding to individual needs.

Support Workers collaborate with mental health professionals such as social workers, community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, and other health professionals.

Join Us

If you are committed, dedicated, and eager to help people lead fulfilling lives, please apply now! At Enable, we value your values and transferable skills. No prior care experience is necessary—just your willingness to make a difference. Join us to embark on what could be the most rewarding role of your life.