Personal Assistant - Sessional - 434395

Enable; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care charity in Kirkwall is seeking Personal Assistants to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, social activities, and helping individuals achieve their goals. No prior experience required; a supportive attitude and commitment to client welfare are most important. Flexible hours are offered, making this an adaptable role for those with varying commitments.

Benefits

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Commitment and dedication to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a support team.
• No experience in care needed, values and transferable skills are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Assist Claudia with personal care and daily activities.
• Help Claudia develop social skills and build confidence.
• Support Claudia in enjoying her hobbies and social events.

Skills

Supportive attitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Kirkwall

Sessional

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 with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support needs, 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 Introduce You To Claudia

Claudia is looking to transition from her current living set up into her new home and she is looking for Personal Assistants (Support Workers) to support her to make this transition successful. We are looking for a bespoke team so that Claudia receives person centred support with the right personal assistants that share similar interests and outlooks on life.

Claudia is looking for outgoing personal assistants that can support her everyday hobbies. She loves to watch TV shows and playing games that are mathematically based! Claudia has an excellent memory and loves dates, time and anything numbers. Claudia enjoys spending time watching her favourite shows such as count down and other quiz shows.She enjoys going out to local cafes, historical sites and going out to local events. Claudia is looking to build her social skills and gain confidence in social settings within the community. She also enjoys sensory experiences and enjoys visiting the local library.

Claudia's support is based in Kirkwall and is within walking distance of all amenities. Claudia's support is delivered as part of team so personal assistants will works as part of close team of support workers to provide support.

That is why Claudia needs you! Will you bring your best so that Claudia can live her best life?

Enable offer a variety of different shift patterns across 13 services, specifically Claudia's shift times are as follows:

9am-3pm

9am-9pm

9am- 9pm- overnight support shift

Enable is happy to offer a flexible approach to contracted hours, shift patterns and shift times that can work around childcare and other commitments.

Enable offer a bespoke induction and shadowing process for each of the people we support. If you would like any additional information, please contact the Enableoffice for more details- 01856 870080

About You

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

Enableneedsyouandyourvalues 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 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 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

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

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

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