Personal Assistant, Care at Home

Location and Contract Types

Mid & Upper Nithsdale - Thornhill, Closeburn, Penpont, Sanquhar, and Kelloholm areas. Part time and sessional contracts available, with various shift patterns including evening and weekend work.

About the Role

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) make the most important contribution to our award winning social care charity, helping people with support needs to achieve their goals and outcomes. No two days are the same - you will assist people with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling, meal preparation, medication administration, and positive behavioural support while expanding their social networks and connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and administration of medication.
• Provide moving and handling support with full training provided.
• Support individuals through their personal support plans to achieve outcomes and celebrate successes.
• Work independently and as part of a team, adapting communication style to build positive relationships.
• Participate in various social activities to expand the social networks and connections of those we support.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt communication style to develop successful relationships.
• Commitment to work with individuals through personal support plans and celebrate successes.
• Positive, flexible outlook, willingness to work evening and weekend shifts, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit based on values and transferrable skills, offering a rewarding and diverse role.