Community Support Worker - West Lothian & Falkirk

The Action Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Action Group is seeking a Support Worker in West Lothian & Falkirk to provide 24/7 support to people using the service. The role focuses on enabling independent living, promoting wellbeing, and advocating for service users within a person-centred framework.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, creating support plans, and maintaining records. The role requires PVG membership and compliance with Care Inspectorate standards. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Practice the TAG Key Worker system, organising support plans/c reviews with stakeholders and maintaining records.
• Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing and support self-care and risk assessments.
• Build meaningful relationships with people we support and promote self-advocacy.
• Support independence in daily living activities and assist with tasks when needed.
• Organise days out/activities for young people in transition services and accompany them to activities.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Advocate for people we support when needed and liaise with external organisations.
• Work with relatives and carers to involve them in the person’s life where appropriate.
• Identify local services and opportunities to support people we assist.
• Participate in flexible shift patterns, including evenings/weekends as required.
• Undertake sleepover or waking night duties when required.
• Cover short-term absences of other staff as needed.

Job description

The Action Group is seeking a Support Worker in West Lothian & Falkirk to provide 24/7 support to people using the service. The role focuses on enabling independent living, promoting wellbeing, and advocating for service users within a person-centred framework.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, creating support plans, and maintaining records. The role requires PVG membership and compliance with Care Inspectorate standards. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.