Personal Assistant Sessional for Ronan, Jack and Stuart - 451741

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

Job summary

A social care charity is seeking Personal Assistants to provide support for individuals with diverse needs in Paisley and Johnstone, Scotland. The role includes assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and encouraging social interactions. No prior care experience is necessary as training will be provided. This position offers variable shifts including mornings, afternoons, and weekends, and pays £12.82 per hour. A fulfilling career awaits those who are dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Fully funded SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with diverse needs.
• No prior care experience necessary.
• Desire to help improve the lives of people supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance as needed.
• Encourage social interaction and independence.
• Support the individuals in achieving their goals.

Skills

Commitment

Dedication

Transferrable skills

Job description

About The Role

Paisley - Johnstone

Sessional

Shift Pattern - Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings, some weekends.

£12.82 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 bringoutthebestin the people we support.

Let us introduceyou toRonan, Jack, Stuart:

Ronan lives in his own home in Paisley and enjoys getting out into the community and appreciates support to help him get his weekly shop in. Ronan enjoys video games and going fishing, he has a permit to do so.

Ronan's support should be proactive, with regular prompts for Ronan to maintain independent living. Ronan requires support to make the right decisions.

Jack lives in Johnstone . Like Ronan he lives in his own home. Jack enjoys the companionship of support . He is well known in his community and engages with many locals while out with support. Jack likes to go out with support for his lunch and get in some shopping. Jack needs a little support with keeping his home in order too.

Stuart also lives in Johnstone in his own home. Stuart is very independent and gets support in the early evening out into the community. He enjoys meeting support at his local pub, where he enjoys a couple of soft drinks and a snack. Stuart then likes to return to his home where he will teach staff how to play his favourite game of dominoes.

Stuart is also a big football fan and regularly goes to St. Mirren home games. He enjoys watching games on the TV.

Stuart's requires emotional support a little reassurance goes a long way.

That is why Ronan, Jack and Stuart need you! Will you bringyourbestso that they can livetheirbestlife?

About You

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

Enableneedsyouandyour values 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