Sheltered Housing: Support Worker & Warden (Part-Time)

VSA LLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Personal development and training

Blue Light discount card

Job summary

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, supporting people in Aberdeen for over 150 years. We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Worker at Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This is a part-time permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 28 hours per week, rota includes 3 or 4 days over 7, every second weekend, 8am-4pm. Salary: £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills required.
• Willingness to uphold VSA values and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily welfare check.
• Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans.
• Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours.
• Supporting tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, sign posting where appropriate.
• Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities.
• Liaising with landlords for repairs and ensuring tenancy responsibilities.
• Assisting with building security, safeguarding and health & safety checks.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Empathy & care values

Communication

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, supporting people in Aberdeen for over 150 years. We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Worker at Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This is a part-time permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 28 hours per week, rota includes 3 or 4 days over 7, every second weekend, 8am-4pm. Salary: £13.45 per hour.