Support Worker: Residential, Day & Community Outreach

Capability Scotland; Perth; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Set rotas to help you plan lifeoutside

32 days annual leave, increasing to 37

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Refer a Friend bonus (£600)

PVG checks throughout employment

Death in Service benefit of up to 3x

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking caring and dedicated Support Workers to join teams across Residential Services, Day Services and Community Outreach at our Upper Springland Campus and throughout Perth. You will support adults with complex disabilities to live independently and participate in community life.

You will provide personal care, assist with medications, encourage independence, and help plan person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Have a caring, compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Experience in social care, community support, day services or residential care settings.
• Be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts where required.
• Can build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Have confidence maintaining records and contributing to support plans.
• Are willing to travel throughout the local community.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with dressing and mealtimes.
• Supporting medication administration.
• Helping people maintain their independence at home and in the community.
• Supporting social outings including shopping, cinema trips, theatre visits, football matches, concerts and outdoor activities.
• Facilitating arts, crafts, hobbies and skill-building activities.
• Working one-to-one or as part of a wider support team.
• Contributing to person-centred support plans and risk assessments.
• Recording support provided and monitoring customer wellbeing.
• Supporting customers to achieve personal goals and develop new experiences.

Skills

Caring approach

Disabilities experience

Flexible shifts

Record keeping

Travel locally

Relationship building

Job description

Capability Scotland is seeking caring and dedicated Support Workers to join teams across Residential Services, Day Services and Community Outreach at our Upper Springland Campus and throughout Perth. You will support adults with complex disabilities to live independently and participate in community life.

You will provide personal care, assist with medications, encourage independence, and help plan person-centred support.