Personal Assistant for Craig
| Company: | ENABLE Scotland |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | West Lothian |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
About The Role
Livingston
30 Hours per week
Shift pattern - 10am -10am, 3pm - 10am (overnight support)
13.45 Hourly rate
We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Personal Assistants to join our dedicated team in Livingston.
As a Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred support, helping the people we support to live independently, achieve their personal goals and take part in the activities that matter most to them.
Support may include:
Personal care and maintaining personal wellbeing
Medication support where required
Moving and handling support
Supporting daily living tasks and household activities
Accompanying individuals to appointments and social activities
Promoting choice, independence and inclusion within the community
Providing emotional support and encouragement to achieve personal outcomes
Let us introduce you to Craig:
Craig is an independent and active person who enjoys having choice, routine and opportunities to be involved in his local community. He values being supported by people who take time to get to know him, understand what matters to him and build a positive, respectful relationship.
The right person will support Craig to remain in control of his own life. Criag communicates well and should be supported by staff who listen carefully, give him time to respond, do not speak for him, and provide clear information so he can make informed choices.
Craig would like staff who can offer practical support with everyday life, including planning activities, managing routines, keeping well, looking after his home, attending appointments and staying connected with people who are important to him. Staff should encourage independence while being available when support, reassurance or guidance is needed.
This role would suit someone who is patient, reliable, observant and calm. Craig needs staff who are consistent, encouraging and respectful, and who can support him to make choices, try new things and stay safe without taking over.
A good match for craig will be someone who sees his strengths, promotes his independence and is committed to supporting him to live the life he chooses.
Will you bring your best so Craig can live his best life?
About Us
Why Choose Enable?
At Enable, we're passionate about creating an equal society where everyone has the opportunity to live the life they choose. We're committed to investing in our people, providing excellent training, recognised qualifications and opportunities to develop a long-term career in social care.
Training opportunities include:
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
We also offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:
Health Cash Plans to help cover everyday healthcare costs
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Season Ticket Loans*
Blue Light Card Membership
Fully funded SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications where required for SSSC registration
About Enable
Enable is a dynamic and values-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with additional support needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is designed to identify candidates who share our commitment to inclusion, respect and equality.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within three months of their start date.
*Terms and conditions apply.