Personal Assistant

Job Description

£1000 Qualification Payment for successful applicants who are holders of SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care*Balloch/Dumbarton20 HOURS PER WEEK- additional Overtime availableAre you interested in working for an award winning social care charityPersonal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within ENABLE Scotland by 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 thatyou will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomeswhatever 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 Scotland 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 in You Brings Out the Best in MeThe 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 with ENABLE Scotland is as rewarding asit is diverse, Personal Assistants at theirbesthave the potential to truly bring out thebestin the people we support.Let us introduceyou to Jack and Theo:Jack attends college in Paisley one day per week, so support will be from his home in Dumbarton to attend college and support back home , its hoped the college days will increase in the next couple of months . Jack loves listening to music, playing the guitarand loves going to see live bands, his favourite is Stereophonics . He loves watching movies especially Deadpool. Jackenjoys DIY and also really likes dogs so out withcollege support he would like support with his interestsSadly, its not always possible for Jack to enjoy what many people would consider these simple pleasures without proper, dedicated supportTheo is looking for someone to support him with opportunitiesto explore new activities and broaden his experiences and independenceskills. Theo has a visual impairment and cerebral palsy so needs reminded when walking outside to be aware of uneven surfaces.Theois a very sociable young man and enjoys being involved in a range of activities.That is why Jack and Theo need you! Will you bring yourbest so that Jack and Theocan live thebest lifeIf you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Jack and Theoto get the most out of life; then please apply now!ENABLE Scotland needs youand yourvalues to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.You dont need experience in care to start your social care career with ENABLE Scotland. 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 inwhat could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had! ENABLE Scotland is 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 opportun