Personal Assistant for Jack in Auchinleck

About The RoleAuchinleck, East AyrshireFull time contract available; 35 hours per weekShift pattern; 7am - 9pmAre you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?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 someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may beEach 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 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 is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support. Meet Jack:Jack is a kind, outdoors-loving individual who enjoys simple routines and familiar places. His days often include peaceful walks in one of his favourite parks, a drive or a trip to the shops in the morning, and lunch at home. Jack also enjoys spending time in his garden and relaxing on his sensory swing.In the afternoons, he likes to go out again for another local walk before settling in for dinner. Jack thrives on consistency and familiarity in his environment and daily activities.Jack receives support 7 days a week between 7am and 9pm. While many of the activities Jack enjoys may seem like simple pleasures, he isn’t able to experience them fully without the right support in place.That’s where you come in.Could you be the person who helps Jack live life to the fullest?We're looking for dedicated, compassionate support staff who can bring their best every day—so Jack can enjoy his.About YouIf you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Jack to get the most out of life; then please apply nowEnable needs you and your values 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 with Enable. 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 hadAbout UsEnable is 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 thinkingIntroduction to autismEpilepsy awarenessMoving and HandlingAdult support and protectionChild support and protectionFirst AidPositive Behaviour SupportWe 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 ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme*Season Ticket Loans*Blue Light CardWhere required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registrationEnable 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.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