Personal Assistant in Easterhouse

EASTERHOUSE

Part time or Full time contracts

Shift Times

• 10am - 10pm
• 8am - 11am
• 2pm - 10pm
• 10pm - 8am (waking nightshift)
• 12hr shifts 8pm - 8am (for Mary)

Drivers required

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!

Example Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, moving and handling, and positive behavioural support.
• Expand social networks and connections.
• Support with medication administration, meal preparation and personal care tasks.
• Provide driving support where needed.
• Read non verbal cues and respond appropriately.

Individual Supported Persons

Neil is nonverbal; enjoys driving to parks, riding bikes, and watching movies; requires support with medication, meal preparation and personal care.

James is quiet and non verbal; enjoys walks, sports, and art; requires support with sensory situations and emotional support; receives full training.

Mary enjoys gardening, driving, and singing; requires support with medication, personal care and meal preparation; shift patterns are 12hr shifts from 8pm 8am and waking nightshift.

Commitment and Values

We recruit people based on their values and transferable skills. No experience in care is required; training will be provided. If you share the same interests and have commitment, dedication, and a desire to support, work with Enable to help create an equal society for every person with a learning disability.