Relief Support Worker (Adult Services)

VSA LLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care charity in Aberdeen is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide vital support to individuals of all ages. Ideal candidates will have empathy and a desire to help others, whether experienced or new to the sector. Responsibilities include effective communication, personal care, and encouraging independence. The position is relief/ad-hoc with a salary of £12.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in social care is welcome.
• Values of empathy and care for others are essential.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with service users and maintain records.
• Provide a safe environment and comply with health and safety procedures.
• Support daily living according to service users' needs.
• Encourage the development of social networks and relationships.
• Assist users in becoming more independent.
• Participate in personal plan development and reviews.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Respect

Independence promotion

Job description

Overview

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our relief pool where you will work across our Adult Services as a Relief Support Worker based in Aberdeen.

Hours: Relief/Ad-hoc
Salary: £12.81 per hour

Location: Aberdeen

Our dedicated team of Relief Support Workers provide outstanding care and support to the residents we support and we are currently seeking to add to our team.

Purpose of Job

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.


• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.


• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.


• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.


• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.


• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.


• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.


• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.


• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

Qualifications / Requirements

Prior experience is welcome but consideration will also be given to those looking to join the social care sector, who posses our shared values of empathy and care for others.