Relief Support Worker (Nights) - Crosby House

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established social care charity in Aberdeen is seeking compassionate Relief Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves providing essential care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them achieve their potential and maintain their dignity. The organization values empathy and a commitment to quality service, offering opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment. If you're motivated to make a difference in the lives of others and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Investment in personal development

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a desire to support vulnerable people.
• Prior experience in social care is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Ensure a safe environment by following health and safety procedures.
• Assist service users in developing skills for independent living.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualifications

Job description

Relief Support Worker (Nights) - Crosby House, Aberdeen

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. 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 has an exciting opportunity to join our Older People's Services as a Support Worker based in Aberdeen.

Hours: Relief
Salary: £12.81 per hour

Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme - Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Access to our employee discount scheme

Our dedicated team of Support Workers provides outstanding care and support to residents, and we are currently looking to expand our team.

You will provide a professional, caring, and effective service to those in our care. Join a supportive team passionate about positively changing lives. Prior experience is welcome, but we also consider those new to social care who share our values of empathy and care for others.

Purpose of the Job:

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to standards and procedures, and maintaining records appropriately.
• Helping to ensure a safe environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication management, and reporting incidents when necessary.
• Supporting service users in daily living, providing personal care when needed, and promoting wellbeing, choice, dignity, and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Encouraging and supporting service users to develop skills for independent living, considering risk assessments.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and review of personal care plans with service users.
• Supporting service users through significant life changes or losses.
• Continuously developing knowledge and skills through training and development activities.
• Performing any other reasonable tasks within your capabilities.
• Working within internal control systems to improve service quality.