Personal Assistant

BLACKBURN, WEST LOTHIAN A variety of contracted hours can be considered including part time, full time and sessional (bank) work.  Shift work including some sleepovers. Let us introduce you to Derek: Derek loves football, especially Rangers, is interested in DJing, playing snooker, Xbox (especially Mortal Combat and Street Fighter), arts and crafts, cooking, watching wrestling and Bruce Lee films. He is also a Michael Jackson fan. Derek is looking for someone to support him who is kind and calm and treats him with respect. A person who is able to offer consistency in support whilst enjoying partaking in the above activities. That is why Derek needs you! Will you bring your best so that Derek can live his best life? Personal 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. As a Personal Assistant with ENABLE you will experience an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role. Our Personal Assistants empower people with support needs to live the lives they want to lead. We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who will be committed to supporting people to live good lives. A current driving licence is essential for this post. If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Derek to get the most out of life; then please apply now! ENABLE Scotland needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. You don’t 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 in what 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 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* Generous Refer a Friend scheme £1000 Qualification Payment for successful applicants who hold a SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent* Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and 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 6 months of their start date. *terms & conditions apply