Support Worker

Streets Ahead; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scotland seeks Support Workers to help individuals with disabilities live fulfilling lives. The role involves providing personal care, supporting independence, and engaging clients in community activities. Full-time, part-time, and relief positions are available, with an hourly wage of £12.65 increasing after probation. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

6% employer pension contributions

Flexible working

Free PVG registration

Opportunity to gain a SVQ qualification

Life insurance

Health & Wellbeing app

Blue Light Card staff discounts

Bike-to-work scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to support people.
• Ability to work with individuals with disabilities positively.
• Good sense of humor and flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for people to live independently in their homes.
• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support participation in hobbies and community activities.

Skills

Trustworthy

Positive attitude to disability

Caring and kind

Commitment to helping people

Education

Willingness to undertake SVQ qualification

Job description

Could you support people to lead great lives?

Come and join our amazing team.

We are a charitable organisation based in the Scottish Borders. We provide care and support to adults to lead great lives. Most of the people we currently support have learning disabilities or mental health problems. Our team help people to live an independent and fulfilling life in the local community.

We are growing and currently require additional Support Workers in our Galashiels, Jedburgh, Kelso, Selkirk (Central) service and while some experience would be an advantage, we are equally keen to support people to develop the skills required. All training will be provided. Willingness to undertake an SVQ qualification is necessary and if you have a strong value base, enthusiasm, commitment, a good sense of humour plus the ability to work with people with a disability in a positive, honest manner then we would like to hear from you.

We arean accredited Disability Confident organisationandweencourage applications from all members of the community.

About you:

Are you:
Trustworthy with a positive attitude to disability
Caring, kind, positive and friendly
Committed to helping people
Looking for a career in care
Keen to join an established, successful, team

About the role:

You will:

Provide support to people to live safely and as independently as possible in their own home and in the community.

Support people to achieve personal growth and meet their full potential.

Provide guidance and practical help in all aspects of day-to-day living,e.g.assisting with budgeting,cookingand cleaning

Support with personal care and mobility issue, whilst promoting self-esteem, independence, dignity and respect.

Support people to participate in their hobbies and interests and to be active in the community.



Full-time, part-time and relief posts are available.Applicants should be flexible in their approach to hours of work,as staff may be required to work a range of shifts including regular weekends, sleepovers and waken nightshifts. We will also consider applicants who would be prepared to work weekends only or evenings 4.30pm to 9.30pm. Some of the people you will be supporting have their own cars, therefore, to enable them to enjoy the wider community a valid driving licence, would be an advantage. Salary is £12.65 per hour but this will increase to £12.86 per hour following successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check and twosatisfactoryreferences.

If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm to join our dedicated team, application packs can be downloaded or completed online from our website www.streets-ahead.org.uk/work-for-us/. You can also email us at [e-mail] or phone our head office on 01450 377924 for more information or to request an application pack

Benefits:

6% employer pension contributions

Flexible working

Free PVG registration

Opportunity to gain a SVQ qualification

Life insurance

Health & Wellbeing app

Blue Light Card staff discounts

Bike-to-work scheme

Company sick pay scheme