Part-Time Housing Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Aberdeen Association of Social Service; Peterculter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend - Receive £225

Investment in your personal developed

SCQF qualifications

Blue light discount card

Job summary

VSA is a local social care charity in Aberdeen and is recruiting a Part-time Support Worker to join Craigton Grove in Peterculter to provide housing support for adults with learning disabilities. The role includes 24-hour staffing with sleep-in cover where required and 28 hours per week across a shift pattern.

You will assist tenants with daily living, meals and tenancy maintenance, while contributing to planning, recording and safeguarding activities.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards gaining SVQ.
• SVQ level 2 and learning disability background are desirable.
• Ability to dispense medication (training will be given) and maintain records.
• Experience cooking and supporting tenants with meals.
• Good IT skills and ability to communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and actively supporting tenants in housing support tasks.
• Supporting service users daily living and cooking.
• Plan, monitor and review service delivery plans within budget.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to required standards.
• Follow health, safety and security procedures and report incidents.
• Develop knowledge through training and development activities.
• Communicate effectively with individuals per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Cooking skills

Record keeping

Empathy

Problem solving

IT literacy

Flexibility

Education

SVQ level 2

Learning disability background

Job description

VSA is a local social care charity in Aberdeen and is recruiting a Part-time Support Worker to join Craigton Grove in Peterculter to provide housing support for adults with learning disabilities. The role includes 24-hour staffing with sleep-in cover where required and 28 hours per week across a shift pattern.

You will assist tenants with daily living, meals and tenancy maintenance, while contributing to planning, recording and safeguarding activities.