Personal Assistant for Derek in Blackburn

Each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role 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 Scotland 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 Me 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. So whatever your interests are; be it sewing, baking, having a cup of tea and chat to horse riding, swimming or hill-walking, we want to hear from you! A career with ENABLE Scotland 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.

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support individuals to get the most out of life and become an inclusive member of society; 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! Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
• The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
• A positive and flexible outlook to your work, and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.
  
  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
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 3 months of their start date.
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ENABLE Scotland


• £12.60 per hour
• Permanent
• Part-time
• 20 hours ago
Blackburn 24 hours per week Shift work on a rota basis and includes overnight support £12.60 per hour Let us introduce you to Derek: Let us introduce you to Derek: Derek loves football and 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 and likes to go for walks. 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. It is important for Derek to have structure and routine in his life as Derek needs this structure to reduce anxiety. Derek is looking for someone to join his team who will embrace this way of working. That is why Derek needs you! Will you bring your best so that Derek can live his best life? Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?