Flexible Support Workers - Angus

Hillcrest; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking flexible support workers to provide essential care and assistance to individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including medication support, community resource access, and emotional guidance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to adapt to various shift patterns. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while benefiting from a comprehensive health and well-being package. If you are passionate about supporting others and seeking a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Sleepover rate of £108 per night

Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Free access to on-line discounts

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must be organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with medication and community resources.
• Provide emotional support and promote positive mental health.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Emergency response skills

Positive and flexible attitude

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job ref: HH25/062

Post: Flexible Support Workers

Hours per week: Various Part Time hours

Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour (Pay award pending 01/04/25)

Contract terms: Permanent

Closing Date: 30 May 2025 22:59

The Service

There are vacancies for flexible support workers at our Angus Services, Doocot Park, Orchard Way and Silverway, which form our Angus Learning Disability Contract. Each service requires a specific skill set and you will be allocated to the service that you are best suited to.

The role may involve:

• Supporting individuals with their medication.
• Accessing community-based resources.
• Support to manage finances and money.
• Maintaining personal health and hygiene including personal care.
• Support with other issues that arise.
• Emotional Support.
• Promotion of positive mental health including coping strategies.

You will have:

• A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative.
• The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations.
• Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs.
• Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification.
• Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work, evenings, sleepovers and waking nights.
• Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Company Benefits:

• Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Patterns.
• Sleepover rate of £108 per night.
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package.
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers.
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories).
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops).
• Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour (Pay award pending 01/04/25).