About The Role
Greenock
22 hours per week
Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings
£12.60 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 bring outthebestin the people we support.
Let us introduceyou toLorna;
Lorna gets support in her home 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9.30am and 5pm. Lorna has complex needs and benefits greatly from having support. Lorna enjoys her music and watching specific TV shows on her tablet. Staffwould prompt Lorna to use the bathroom, as she can do this independently.
Let us introduce you toTrevor;
Trevor gets five days of support a week; mornings, afternoons and evenings. Trevorhas complex needs and needs full support to get him ready for the day.Trevor needs support to get him to the day centre and is collected and supported at home after. Trevor loves being outdoors and enjoys being supported for walks out in the community.Trevor enjoys watching Marvel movies, TV shows involving music and daytime quiz shows. Trevor benefits greatly when staff engage with him during support.
Let us introduce toSteven;
Steven gets support 9-11am on Mondays, 8-10am, and Tuesday to Friday to get him ready for the day. Steven gets social support once a week on Mondays between 11am-3pm.
Let us introduce you toJason;
Jason gets support 2 days a week, Tuesday and Thursday between 1pm-3pm. Jason loves to get fresh air while out for walks in his local community. Jason benefits from the companionship of staff. Staff would prompt Jason to hydrate during support .
Let us introduce you toTara;
Tara gets support 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, varied hours during the day. Tara enjoys staying at home watching a Disney movie or getting out into the community for a bite to eat or a wander around the shops.
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!
Enableneedsyouandyourvalues 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
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