EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER Job Description Job Responsibilities Main Role: To support the care, development and learning of young children aged 3-5 within a pre-school setting. Care and welfare: To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 3-5 years. Assist within a team to ensure the health and safety of children in a range of settings in compliance with health and safety guidelines. Support children with additional support needs. Ensure that safety standards and emergency procedures are maintained e.g. familiarisation with fire drill and evacuation procedures. Supervise and assist children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing and feeding, following the guidelines of the establishment. To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Main activities: To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors at all times. To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident books. To maintain individual tracking and observation logs. To liaise closely with parents/carers. To support the work of the school by contributing to a welcoming and positive ethos. When requested and agreed participate and contribute positively to meetings, including parents meetings and staff meetings. Be a positive role model. Contribute to the early years team by sharing good practice and supporting new initiatives. To have at least one key area within Pre-school to take responsibility for. Provide opportunities to participate in quality adult/child interaction to promote children’s development including the acquisition of literacy and maths skills. To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the Early Level outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. Continuous development: When requested participate in the school professional development and review processes. When requested participate in negotiated training to support professional and personal development. To attend relevant training and courses out-with pre-school to enhance your continuous professional learning. Terms of the Role: Salary: Working hours: Reports to: Pension: Fee remission: The post offers a competitive salary, depending on experience. Complimentary refreshments, including lunch, are offered during term time. Term Time, Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 Deputy Head The School offers a workplace pension Fee remission for staff children attending Craigclowan Prep School and Glenalmond College. Reciprocal discount with many local independent senior schools for staff children after they leave us.
We need someone who is:
- Confident and can help us with our everyday needs like cooking, cleaning, and getting ready for the day.
- Proactive, who will take the lead in making sure we get to do the things we love.
- Lots of fun! We enjoy a laugh and need someone who can bring energy and positivity into our home.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting us with personal care, meals, and everyday tasks.
- Helping us get out and about—whether it’s to a club, the cinema, or just around the community.
- Ensure our house remains clean and tidy through deep cleaning and routine night-time tasks
- Monitor and provide support to all people we support throughout the night.
- Encouraging us to be independent and make our own choices.
- Being a friend, we can rely on to brighten our day.
We’re a small and friendly home, and we can’t wait to meet someone who will help us live our best lives. If you think you’re the right person for the job, then please apply.
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.
If this is you, then please click the link to apply now.
We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- 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 have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
- Blue Light Card
- Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has support needs.
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.
The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.
Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
*Terms & conditions apply
Moray
Various Hours available
Monday - Friday
Earliest Start Time is 08.00 and Latest finish time us 18.00
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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.
We support people within their own homes for a few hours a day to allow them to access community and attend day centres etc, We are looking for sessional staff to cover these services when the contracted staff are unavailable on a flexible basis. As a sessional staff member you can pick and choose when you are available by giving your availability in advance. Some of the support may include supporting a person to carry out their shopping tasks or support to attend an appointment other may require support with personal care and medication.
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour & 36 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30pm - 9.30am
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Mungo Foundation, where we positively impact the lives of those we support in our various services across Glasgow and Ayrshire. Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays.
We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information.
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30am - 9.30pm
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information
Mauchline, East Ayrshire
Various contracts available; Full time, part time & sessional
Shift patterns - 5pm until 10am including overnight support
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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.
Let us introduce you to Andy :
Andy is an enthusiastic young man who lives in his own tenancy in Mauchline. He receives day support from another provider between 10:00 and 17:00, and your shift would begin at 17:00 to assist Andy with his dinner and night-time routine. Andy enjoys relaxing at home while watching TV and movies. He prefers one-to-one support and is not keen on socializing with peers or sharing his support staff, as he values having his own dedicated support. Andy has his own car and enjoys going out for drives in his car.That is why Andy needs you! Will you bring your best so that Andy can live his best life?
Hurlford, East Ayrshire
Full time contract available; 21.75 hours per week
Potential shift patterns; 9am - 8pm, Monday - Friday and 9am - 7.30pm Saturday & Sunday
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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.
Robyn enjoys spending her days out and about in the community, whether it is going out drives in her car or going to local karaoke's or discos. Robyn's typical day would be completing household tasks, doing her weekly shopping and supporting her to attend all her social activities. Robyn lives in her own home and has great relationships with her neighbours. Robyn receives support 7 days a week between the hours 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 7:30pm Saturday and Sunday so needs a dedicated person to support her live her life to fullest.
We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- 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 have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has support needs.
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.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
*terms & conditions apply
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
Sessional
Female support only, diver preferred due to rural location
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
ENABLE creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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.
Let us introduce you to Jane:
Jane loves a life of leisure, daily walks, getting her shopping and enjoying her activities. A typical day could be going to her dancing group then going to the beach for a walk. Janes loves to shop, and likes to make sure she has everything she needs each day. In her downtime, Jane enjoys keeping up to date with her TV Soaps, gameshows, knitting and having a good blether. Jane receives support 7 days a week, including overnight. It is not always possible for Jane to enjoy these 'simple pleasures' without proper, dedicated support.
That is why Jane needs you! Will you bring your best so that Jane can live her best life?
Largs, North Ayrshire
Sessional basis
Early mornings, evenings & weekends
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different needs, so your role as Personal Assistant may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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.
You will be working as part of a team in Largs of Personal Assistants supporting people in their new homes for a community of adults who have a range of support needs. There are 22 houses in this complex and each person receives the individualised support they need. Some people will require essential support and maintaining their home, others will require support with accessing the local and wider community - or a combination.
Staff are on site 24 hours per day to provide support when required and there are a variety of shifts available. You will be provided with any training required.
If you are not local to the Largs area, travel expenses will be paid.
Let us introduce you to some of the people we support:
We have 22 residents in Largs. Some of the residents have tremendous social lives and enjoy weekly visits to the Disco, Bowling, Swim Clubs and going to the local pub to watch the football or to have a few games of pool. Some residents prefer to spend time at home watching movies, having a chat and going to do their weekly shop with their staff. The majority of the residents in Largs get essential support which includes preparing meals, administering medication, assistance with finances and housework. The residents all have different capabilities, needs and all staff will be provided with training and support.
That is why the people we support in Largs needs you! Will you bring your best so that they can live their best life?
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
36 hour contract available
Shift pattern; 9.30pm - 9.30am
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information.
Barrhead - East Renfrewshire
£12.82 per hour
24 hours per week
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Our Barrhead Project is based in the East Renfrewshire area of Glasgow provides a housing support & care at home service to adults with learning and physical disabilities. The project provides practical day to day support to individuals, helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle and facilitating community inclusion, above all having fun!
Help transform lives like J’s.
Hi, I’m J and I live in Barrhead. I am looking for someone who has patience, understanding and a creative mind to ensure that I am supported to get the best out of life. I enjoy spending time in my beautiful house , getting out to hairdressers and getting out to do my shopping.
When it comes to supporting me, I require someone who can keep me safe and who can help me maximise my potential. You must have strong core values, have patience and can show empathy.
Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow, Whitburn areas
£12.82 per hour
Sessional/Bank contracts available
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
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. So whatever your interests are; be it sewing, baking, having a cup of tea and chat to horse riding, swimming or hill-walking, we want to hear from you!
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.