Personal Assistant for Annie in Kingsknowe

Enable; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care charity in Edinburgh seeks Personal Assistants to provide vital support to individuals with diverse needs. This role involves offering personal care, fostering social connections, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure individual aspirations are met. Ideal candidates should share enthusiasm and a commitment to helping participants live their best lives. Apply now and join a rewarding career within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to support individuals.
• Ability to respect and promote independence of individuals.
• Transferable skills valued over specific prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to meet individual needs.
• Expand social networks for people supported.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and well-being.
• Respect individuals' independence and lifestyle.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Location

Kingsknowe, Edinburgh

Hours

15 hours per week

Shift options: 8:30 am–1:30 pm, 1:30 pm–6:30 pm, 6:30 pm–8:30 am (including overnight support)

Pay

£12.82 per hour

Job Overview

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) play a vital role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same, but we guarantee you will support someone who requires assistance to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, moving and handling support, and positive behavioural support to meet individual needs.
• Expand and nurture social networks and connections for the people we support.
• Collaborate with the bespoke team dedicated to each individual to ensure safety, wellbeing and aspirations are met.
• Respect and support the individual's independence, respecting their wishes, interests, and lifestyle.

Meet Annie

Annie lives in her own flat in Edinburgh and is supported to live independently. She enjoys spending time with her team, has a physical disability, is fully capable intellectually, and has many qualifications. She likes laughter, rugby, the library, shopping at Sainsbury’s, Netflix, Disney+, sports, music, and especially enjoys her Christmas traditions. Annie needs a dedicated, compassionate, person‑centred team that respects her wishes, provides the physical support she requires, and shares her interests.

Candidate Profile

We recruit based on values and transferable skills, not experience. If you share Annie’s enthusiasm and have the commitment, dedication, and desire to help participants live their best lives, we want to hear from you.

About Enable

Enable is an award‑winning social care charity committed to creating an equal society for every person we support. Join us to forge a new path and enjoy a rewarding career.

How to Apply

Please apply now – you don't need prior care experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.