Support Worker

Voyage Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking a Support Worker to enhance the quality of life for individuals. This role does not require prior experience, just a passion for support and a caring attitude. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and planning activities to encourage independence. Excellent training and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream for early pay access

Funded Blue Light Card for discounts

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for families

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; passion for improving quality of life is essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to engage with individuals to build confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Enhance quality of life for supported individuals.
• Assist people with personal care and access to community.
• Plan and participate in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Ability to work in a team

Passion for supporting others

Job description

Overview

Support Worker Dumfries - £12.60ph

Typical Shifts:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card for hundreds of discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Responsibilities

• Be genuinely caring, hands-on and work to enhance the quality of life for the people we support.
• Help people gain more independence in their daily lives.
• Work within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people.
• Enhance lives by teaching new life skills and encouraging community engagement.
• Assist with personal care and support individuals to access local communities, socialise, and participate in activities.
• Plan and participate in activities (e.g., dining out, shopping, games, films, cinema).

What you’ll experience

This is an amazing role for someone looking to make a difference in someone’s life and help them grow in confidence and independence, toward their goals (e.g., cooking dinner independently or going on holiday).

What we’re looking for

Why choose us?

You don’t need prior experience to be a fantastic Support Worker; you just need a passion for improving the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn, and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can provide the skills and development opportunities to build a great career.

We offer excellent training starting with induction and continuing through your career, with opportunities for promotion and progression and job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Qualifications & Additional Information

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory PVG checks and references.