Personal Assistant Sessional in East Renfrewshire

Personal Assistant Sessional in East Renfrewshire

Sessional contracts available. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in reaching their personal goals and outcomes. Each day brings new challenges; you will provide personal care, moving and handling, positive behavioural support, and help expand their social networks.

Pay: £13.45 per hour.

Enable is an award‑winning social care charity based in Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Eaglesham, Thornliebank, and Giffnock. Our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, well‑being, and aspirations of the people we support are met.

If you share our values, have commitment, dedication, and a desire to support people to live an inclusive life, you are the right fit. We recruit individuals on values and transferable skills – no prior care experience is required.

• Adapt communication style to build effective and positive relationships with those you support.
• Commit to working with individuals through their personal support plans to achieve goals and celebrate successes.
• Maintain a positive, flexible outlook and work well independently and as part of a team.

We provide an extensive learning programme and in‑house career development opportunities, including:

• 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

Benefits include:

• Health cash plans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans

Applicants must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

We create a bespoke team around each individual we support, prioritising safety, well‑being, and personal aspirations.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment, selection, and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills, and competencies required for the role.

Please submit your CV and cover letter via the careers site.