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. 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.
Jenny and Rachel are looking for a caring, patient, and respectful support worker to provide daily support from 12pm–10pm daily and 8am-10pm on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.
Both ladies require full support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, medication, and meals. Rachel is non verbal, and stays in Newton Mearns, and enjoys, aromatherapy, getting out and about in the community, she loves watching films, and socialising with family and friends. Rachel has her own mobility car which staff would be expected to drive
Jenny stays in Barrhead and loves going out shopping, to the café for her favourite Macaroni cheese and likes to go to the hairdressers to have her hair done. Jenny likes to be involved in household tasks, such as making her bed, and values support from staff that encourages her independence while providing assistance when needed
The successful candidate will support Jenny and Rachel to maintain their independence by involving them in decisions and respecting their choices. It is important that both ladies are supported at their own pace, so a candidate who is patient, respectful, encouraging, and committed to person-centred support will be a great asset to the teams.
It is essential that you are effective communicator with a calm demeanour, methodical approach and a can do attitude. If you share the same interests and values, can work in partnership with the ladies to achieve their goals, and are willing to commit yourself as a member of their staff teams then we look forward to hearing from you.