Advanced Support Worker (Waking nights)

Community Integrated Care; Mintlaw; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Support Worker for waking night shifts. The role involves providing 2:1 support to a young lady, assisting with daily activities, and managing distress. Ideal candidates will possess patience, clear communication skills, and flexibility. Comprehensive training in Makaton will be provided, and prior experience is advantageous. The position offers guaranteed hours, a contributory pension scheme, and various benefits, including holiday and support options.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

Contributory pension scheme

Casual dress code

Access to discounts via a free app

Award schemes and recognition programs

24/7 Employee Assistance program

Financial support options for hardship

Referral bonuses

Paid PVG checks

Guaranteed hours and 25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with Makaton is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady with daily activities and managing distress.
• Follow support plans and work various shifts, including nights.

Skills

Patience

Clear Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Makaton

Job description

Join to apply for the Advanced Support Worker (Waking nights) role at Community Integrated Care.

This position involves supporting a young lady in a community 2:1 basis, with responsibilities including assisting with daily activities, managing distress, and following support plans. The role requires patience, clear communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts, including nights from 10pm to 8am. Training in Makaton will be provided, and experience with it is beneficial.

Benefits include:

• £14.81 per hour
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development (including SVQ funding)
• Work that aligns with your interests
• Support from a multi award-winning charity investing profits back into communities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Casual dress code (no uniform)
• Access to discounts via a free app
• Award schemes and recognition programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance program
• Financial support options for hardship
• Referral bonuses
• Paid PVG checks
• Guaranteed hours and 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part-time)
• Advance rota planning for work/life balance

We are recruiting for full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time positions, emphasizing our commitment to fair pay and respectful support. If you’re reliable, honest, and good at communication, this could be the role for you.

To learn more or apply, click 'Apply' or contact Julie Macdonald at [e-mail]. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunities employer. Adjustments during recruitment are available upon request.