Personal Assistant, Victoria Project

Enable Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Season ticket loans

Blue Light Card

SVQ qualifications

Job summary

Enable Scotland is seeking caring Personal Assistants in Govanhill, Glasgow, to support adults in Victoria Service. The role is 36 hours per week across various shift patterns at £13.45 hourly rate, with training provided for those new to care.

You will help individuals live independently, participate in activities and achieve personal goals within a supportive team. No prior care experience is required; the employer values values, attitude and transferable skills and offers development

Qualifications

• No care experience required; training provided
• Proven ability to build positive relationships
• Strong communication and listening skills

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help individuals live independently
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Support medication administration where required
• Help with moving and handling as needed
• Accompany to appointments and activities
• Encourage choice, independence and community inclusion

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Person-centred approach

Relationship building

Job description

About The Role

Govanhill, Glasgow

36 hours per week

Various shift patterns available

£13.45 hourly rate

We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Personal Assistants to join our dedicated team in Victoria Service.

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred support, helping the people we support to live independently, achieve their personal goals and take part in the activities that matter most to them.

Support may include:

• Personal care and maintaining personal wellbeing
• Medication support where required
• Moving and handling support
• Supporting daily living tasks and household activities
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and social activities
• Promoting choice, independence and inclusion within the community
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to achieve personal outcomes

The Victoria Service is looking for enthusiastic personal assistants who can help to make a real difference to people we support. Victoria is a Mental Health Recovery service which provides 24/7 support to 13 adults. When people come to the Victoria service, they aspire to develop their daily living skills which would help them move into their own tenancy or a less supported environment.

Let us introduce you to J:

It's important to me to be as independent as possible. I need support to enhance my daily living skills. I like to make the most out of life and enjoy Elvis's tribute nights, going out for meals, shopping especially for new clothes. I like to work in the garden within the service. I really enjoy art and music. Sometimes, I like to visit the car boot sale and charity shops to see if I can get a bargain.

Will you bring your best so J can live his best life?

About You

No experience? No problem.

You don't need previous experience in care to start a rewarding career with Enable. We recruit based on values, attitude and transferable skills. Whether you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service or are looking for a completely new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to succeed.

What We're Looking For

• The ability to build positive and meaningful relationships
• Excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach
• A commitment to supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping people live independently and make their own choices

About Us

Why Choose Enable?

At Enable, we're passionate about creating an equal society where everyone has the opportunity to live the life they choose. We're committed to investing in our people, providing excellent training, recognised qualifications and opportunities to develop a long-term career in social care.

Training opportunities include:

• 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 offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:

• Health Cash Plans to help cover everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card Membership
• Fully funded SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications where required for SSSC registration

*Terms and conditions apply.

About Enable

Enable is a dynamic and values-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with additional support needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is designed to identify candidates who share our commitment to inclusion, respect and equality.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within three months of their start date.