Care at Home Support Worker - Part Time (Sun/Mon)

Voluntary Service Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 9,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel Allowance

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend £225

Personal development opportunities

Blue Light Discount

Job summary

Voluntary Service Aberdeen is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join the Care at Home team in Torry, Aberdeen. The role involves supporting clients in their own homes, delivering personal care, and promoting independence with dignity and respect.

Applicants should have SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare or be working towards it, and be registered with the SSSC with PVG scheme membership. The position offers extensive training and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
• Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Membership of the PVG scheme.

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
• Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

Skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Record keeping

Report writing

Communication

Travel

Decision making

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare

SSSC Registration

PVG scheme Membership

Job description

Voluntary Service Aberdeen is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join the Care at Home team in Torry, Aberdeen. The role involves supporting clients in their own homes, delivering personal care, and promoting independence with dignity and respect.

Applicants should have SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare or be working towards it, and be registered with the SSSC with PVG scheme membership. The position offers extensive training and opportunities for development.