Personal Assistant for Ben in Barrhead
About The Role
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 with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, 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.
About Ben
Ben lives in his own home and receives support with most aspects of daily living. Ben is very active and loves walking in nature, trampolining, going to the gym and cycling. A typical day could be supporting Ben with personal tasks within his home, maintaining his house and garden, going for a walk in the countryside or a leisurely drive. Ben is non-verbal and relies on visual aids to communicate his needs and wishes. Structure and routine is important – an understanding of autism is beneficial, as is a good sense of humour.
About You
If you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication and desire to support Ben to get the most out of life, then we want you to apply. 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 be the most rewarding role you have ever had.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care support to Ben.
- Assist with moving and handling needs.
- Support positive behavioural management.
- Maintain Ben’s home and garden.
- Organise and accompany Ben on walks, gym sessions, cycling and other recreational activities.
- Assist Ben with visual communication and daily living tasks.
- Coordinate with the team to ensure Ben’s safety, wellbeing and goals are met.
Qualifications & Skills
- Commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
- Understanding of autism spectrum conditions is an advantage.
- Good sense of humour and ability to build rapport.
- Willingness to learn and develop in‑person care skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Current DBS check or ability to obtain one.
Work Details
- Location: Barrhead, East Renfrewshire.
- Type: Part Time Permanent.
- Hours: 15 or 20 hours per week, shift pattern 10 AM to 3 PM (including overnight support).
- Start Date: Flexible with driver licence and automatic car.
- Salary: £14.05 per hour (£13.45 per hour plus 60p market supplement).
Benefits
- Health cash plans.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Season Ticket Loans.
- Blue Light Card.
Additional Information
Provide staff benefits. Employer: Enable is an equal opportunities employer. 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.
Equal Opportunities
Enable 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.
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