Compassionate Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Kingdom Housing Association Ltd.; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Kingdom Group is recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Dunfermline and Rosyth services. You will help people with daily living, enabling participation in education, leisure and social activities, and assist with personal care where needed.

We offer a contributory pension, generous leave, flexible working options and full training. The role requires good communication, compassion and a commitment to confidentiality; driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this
• Very good communication and social skills
• A full UK manual driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and engage with the individuals we support in a caring and respectful manner, providing communication support when required.
• Enable the individuals we support to access and engage in educational, leisure and social activities.
• Assist with the production and maintenance of support plans and with recording changes in the lives of the individuals we support.
• Assess risks and work with the individuals we support to enable them to live safely at home.
• Provide support with health-related needs, including administering medication and enabling the individuals we support to attend appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Driving licence (desirable)

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Willingness to work towards HS&C qualification

Job description

Kingdom Group is recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Dunfermline and Rosyth services. You will help people with daily living, enabling participation in education, leisure and social activities, and assist with personal care where needed.

We offer a contributory pension, generous leave, flexible working options and full training. The role requires good communication, compassion and a commitment to confidentiality; driving licence is desirable but not essential.