Sessional Personal Assistant, Care at Home, Penpont

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable 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 that you will be supporting people with support needs to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be! Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as a Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support while expanding their social networks and connections.

The role covers a range of activities, including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication and moving and handling. Full training will be provided. The role requires flexibility and may involve evening and weekend working.

If you have the commitment, dedication, and a desire to support individuals to get the most out of life and become an inclusive member of society, you will thrive in this role. You will bring a values‑based approach and a willingness to learn.

• The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
• The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
• A positive and flexible outlook on work and the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

• 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
• 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*

Enable is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.