Personal Assistant for Jessica in Longstone

About The RoleLongstone - Edinburgh 15.15 - 09.15 including Overnight Support Monday - Friday 09.15 - 9.15 Including Overnight Support Saturday and Sunday Flexible contracts available £13.45 HOURLY RATEAre 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 be!Each 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. Let us introduce you to Jessica:About JessicaJessica lives independently in her own home in the Longstone area of Edinburgh. Jessica enjoys a very full, active and structured life. She thrives in an environment of positive routines. Interests and HobbiesJessica has a wide range of interests and enjoys both indoor and outdoor activities, including: Swimming – Jessica loves swimming and enjoys going twice a week. She would like support staff who are happy to swim alongside her.Horse riding – She especially enjoys Riding for the Disabled, which she attends at weekends.Outdoor activities – Regular walks and being outside are an important part of her lifestyle.Home-based activities – Jessica enjoys doing jigsaws and playing simple games at home.Evening routine – She loves winding down by watching Disney films in the evenings.Social outings – Jessica enjoys trips to local cafés and the Cinema with her support staff.Jessica has a great sense of humour and enjoys spending time with people who know her well. Daily Life and RoutineJessica attends a day centre Monday to Friday, which is an important part of her week and provides structure, purpose, and social engagement. At weekends, she enjoys a mix of outdoor activities, family time, and leisure pursuits. Family InvolvementJessica’s family are actively involved in her life and support. She values and enjoys spending time with them. What Good Support Looks Like for JessicaThe right support for Jessica is: Patient, kind, and consistentRespectful of her need for routine and structureEncouraging while providing reassurance and stabilityHappy to take part in activities such as swimming, walking, and café visitsAble to build positive, trusting relationships with both Jessica and her familyWith the right support, Jessica continues to live a happy, active, and fulfilling life. That is why Jessica needs you! Will you bring your best so that Jessica can live her best life?About YouIf you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support Jessica to get the most out of life; then please apply now!Enable 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 had!About 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 registration 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. 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