Part-Time Housing Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

VSA LLC; Peterculter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend - £225

Investment in your personal dev.

SCQF qualifications

Blue light discount card

Job summary

VSA is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join the Craigton Grove housing service in Peterculter. You will support tenants with daily living, cooking, and care tasks, while contributing to planning and records. The role requires empathy, flexibility and the willingness to work toward SVQ qualifications.

Training for medication and ongoing development are provided. Shifts include a mix of early and late covers with sleepovers as needed.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards gaining SVQ.
• SVQ Level 2 and Learning disability background preferred.
• Ability to dispense medication (training will be given).
• Good record-keeping and ability to cook/support meals.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and actively supporting Tenants in Housing Support tasks while they re-learn or maintain skills necessary for remaining in their Tenancy.
• Supporting service users as Tenants in their daily living through identified ‘Care at Home’ tasks. In particular support with cooking.
• Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
• Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports to meet agreed standards.
• Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
• Developing knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• 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.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post holders' capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

Skills

Dispense medication

Verbal communication

Record keeping

Cooking / meal support

Basic IT skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

SVQ level 2

Learning disability background

Job description

VSA is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join the Craigton Grove housing service in Peterculter. You will support tenants with daily living, cooking, and care tasks, while contributing to planning and records. The role requires empathy, flexibility and the willingness to work toward SVQ qualifications.

Training for medication and ongoing development are provided. Shifts include a mix of early and late covers with sleepovers as needed.