Personal Assistant – Orkney, Kirkwall, Scotland
We are seeking a motivated, caring, and dedicated Personal Assistant to provide support to individuals with learning disabilities within the Orkney community. This role offers flexibility in hours and shift patterns to accommodate childcare or other commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and aspirations are met.
* Collaborate with a team of Personal Assistants to coordinate care and support.
* Shadow new hires to ensure they quickly adapt to the role.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge on policies and support frameworks.
Requirements
* Values that align with supporting people with learning disabilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Transferable skills such as empathy, flexibility, and commitment.
* Willingness to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of start date.
Training & Development
Enable provides a bespoke induction and shadowing process and offers an extensive learning programme covering:
* Person–centred approaches, planning and thinking
* Introduction to autism
* Epilepsy awareness
* Moving and handling
* Adult and child support and protection
* First Aid
* Positive Behaviour Support
Benefits
* Health cash plans covering a wide range of health benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Season Ticket Loans.
* Blue Light Card.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time (including part‑time) with flexible working.
Job function: Administrative
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Equal Opportunity Statement
Enable is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required for the specific role.
For more information or to apply, please contact us at 01856 870080.
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