Personal Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Appcastenterprise

Appcastenterprise

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Due to exponential growth of our services, we have a number of sessional opportunities in Edinburgh including:

Gilmerton, Sighthill, Longstone, Westerhailes and Lanark Road.

(Vacancies also available in East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian)

Full time and Part time opportunities also available
Everyone who needs support should get support In order to achieve this we need you

As a result of the great work our frontline workers do on a day to day basis, we are continually getting requests to support more and more people in the East Lothian area.

Would you like to be part of these successful teams?
So what can you expect?

Month 1: Complete all training and begin shadow shifts in our current services
Months 2 & 3: Work within our current services to enable you to grow in your knowledge, skills and experience and to understand what we are trying to achieve for each individual person we support
From month 4 onwards

oAs new people come to us requiring support, you will then be matched accordingly
oWork as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help design the best service for that person
oHighlight and partake in any new training required
oWork as part of a team to ensure that the support the person receives is continually being assessed and evolves to ensure it is best for that individual
To be part of this team you need to be creative, flexible and resilient.

When a person chooses to move their support to ENABLE Scotland or is about to experience support for the first time, it can be quite a stressful time for that individual and all involved.

You need to want the best for that person and understand that one size does not fit all.

Sometimes with new services it can take weeks or months to uncover the full needs of that individual, and for that reason we need people who have the creativity to helpdesign that service and continually re-evaluate, and also be flexible as any needs change.

Teamwork is paramount to the success of each new service we provide.

The team needs to build up a resilience and support each other to help the person we support to achieve their goals.

Please see that attached job description for a general idea of he duties required within the role of a Personal Assistant.

These will change dependingon the needs of the people you are matched with.

ENABLE Scotland needs
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You don't need experience in care to start your career with ENABLE Scotland. 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 couldpotentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
A positive and flexible outlook to your work, and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organ