Personal Assistant

Job Description

£1000 Qualification Payment for successful applicants who are holders of SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care*Thornliebank25 HOURS PER WEEKAre 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 Lucas, Sam and Gareth:My name is Lucas I live in my own tenancy. I enjoy a variety of different things. I have a great sense of humour and enjoy having a laugh. I have a huge music knowledge and love watching films. I enjoy gardening, going for walks and getting out and aboutto different places. I like people who can be creative around activities that I can take part in. My Personal Assistant should besomeone who will encourage me to learn new living skills and be patient with me while I try these out.My name is Sam. I have lived on my own for a number of years. I am a quiet man who enjoys watching soaps and older comedies on my TV and, although I dont have one, I love dogs.I like routine so I require people who will support me with my routines but will also occasionally make suggestions of new things I might want to try.My name is Gareth. I also live in my own home. I require someone who will allow me to speak for myself and promote my independence as this is very important to me. I enjoy doing lots of different things and will give most things a try. I enjoy chattingand have a great sense of humour. I would like a Personal Assistant who likes to have a bit of a laugh but would also encourage me to be as independent as possibleIf you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support usto 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 disabilit