Personal Assistant Sessional for Care Homes - 434427

Enable; Livingston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care charity in Livingston is seeking dedicated Personal Assistants to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, daily activities, and encouraging social engagement. No prior experience is necessary as candidates are recruited based on values and transferable skills. Join a vibrant team committed to improving lives and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Benefits

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card

Funding for SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications

Qualifications

• Desire to support individuals with learning disabilities.
• No prior experience required, values-based recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Engage individuals in social activities and community involvement.

Skills

Commitment

Dedication

Empathy

Job description

About The Role

Livingston, Blackburn Area

Sessional

£12.60 per hour

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

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role withinEnableby 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 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 withEnableis as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants attheirbesthave the potential to truly bring outthebestin the people we support.

In West Lothian we have three care homes - twoin Livingston and one in Blackburn.We are looking for sessional staff to work across the three homes. There is a variety of shifts during the day and a wakened overnight support shift .

Blackburn

We support four ladieswho require supportin all aspects of care, including personal care.We work in a person centred way making sure that the individuals needs are key to all we do in providing support.

The ladies all have different interests. They enjoy parties,going outfor days away,Abba music, chatting,spending time with family, shopping, baking cakes, and going to the hair dressers.

Livingston

We have five ladies at this care home, they are fairly independent but need support withsome aspects of their daily living.

They enjoy various different activities such as aday out in the local community, local shopping centre, chatting, playing dominoes, baking andmanicures.

Livingston

We have two men and twoladies who require supportin all aspects of care, this includes personal care.

They enjoy a variety of activities such as days out, going for coffee, bingo, parties, and going out for a walk.

We ensure that the people are at the centre of all we do and they are involved in their care.Weoffer bespoketrainingto all our staff and provide a high standard of careand ensure we show dignityand respect to the people we support.

If you would like to join a very dedicated team who work to improve the quality of life for the people we support then we would like to hear from you.

That is why the people we support need you! Will you bringyourbestso that the people we support can livetheirbestlife?

About You

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

Enableneedsyouandyourvalues to help us create an equal society for every person we support.

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 other support requirements. 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
• Where required, Enable willfully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications- required for SSSC registration

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

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

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