Personal Assistant Care

Salary and Hours

£13.45 per hour. Part‑time, permanent, sessional (bank) hours.

Fraserburgh, Banchory, Stonehaven. Children’s services run in evenings and school holidays.

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) are the most important role within Enable, making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same, but you will support people with various support needs to achieve their goals and outcomes.

Your role may include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, moving and handling, and positive behavioural support, while expanding social networks and connections.

Shifts cover nights (4 pm – 10 pm) and weekends; we also support children after school and on weekend social activities.

We look for people with commitment, dedication and a desire to support individuals to thrive in society. Experience in care is not required – we recruit based on values and transferable skills.

• The ability to adapt communication style to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with those we support.
• The commitment to work with individuals through support plans to ensure they achieve goals and celebrate successes.
• A positive and flexible outlook, able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Health cash plans covering a range of health benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Blue Light Card.
• Full funding of SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration.

• Person‑Centred approaches, planning and thinking.
• Introduction to autism.
• Epilepsy awareness.
• Moving and handling.
• Adult support and protection.
• Child support and protection.
• First Aid.
• Positive Behaviour Support.

PVG cost is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. Successful applicants will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

Enable reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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.

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