Respite Support Worker – Flexible 30h/week (Dundee)

Sense; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is recruiting two Support Workers to join the Dundee Respite team. This is a flexible 30-hour-per-week role across a varied rota including early, late, sleepover, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

You will provide person-centred care, support with daily routines and medication administration, and help individuals pursue activities in the community and at the service. We value patience, kindness and reliability and offer a supportive team, training and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Patience, caring and understanding
• Ability to adapt approach to suit individuals and promote independence
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and develop
• Commitment to deliver person-centred support, recognising each individual's needs, preferences and aspirations

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support with personal routines and daily activities
• Assist with medication and safety in the community and within the service
• Support individuals to engage in activities and develop independence
• Follow individual care plans and work as part of a supportive team

Job description

Sense Scotland is recruiting two Support Workers to join the Dundee Respite team. This is a flexible 30-hour-per-week role across a varied rota including early, late, sleepover, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

You will provide person-centred care, support with daily routines and medication administration, and help individuals pursue activities in the community and at the service. We value patience, kindness and reliability and offer a supportive team, training and opportunities to