Support Worker - 434417

Blackwood Homes and Care; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional care provider in Aberdeen seeks a Support Worker for the Late Shift at Raeden Court Care Home. The role involves aiding residents with personal care services and supporting their independence. No prior experience is needed as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be flexible in their work schedules. Employee benefits include funded SVQ training and health resources.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ training

Access to Health and Wellbeing resources

Payment of PVG and SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high quality care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills to use apps and devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, such as bathing and oral hygiene.
• Manage continence care and provide food assistance.
• Administer simple treatments like medication assistance.
• Support with mobility and personal assistance tasks.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Commitment to delivering high quality care

Education

Relevant qualification (SVQ2)

Job description

Support Worker

Raeden Court Care Home

21 Hours per week (Late Shift)

£12.60 - £13.02* per hour (*if SVQ2 holder)

Blackwood are currently looking for a Support Worker to join our care home team in Aberdeen working the Late Shift.

As an award-winning innovative care provider, we support people living with physical disabilities and long-term conditions and are committed to helping our customers live their life to the full. We have been exceptionally proud of our care teams during the pandemic and this is your opportunity to be part of a team that works hard to deliver positive outcomes for customers.

Operating in a 24/7 residential setting, our Raeden Court care home, with a current grade 5 from the Care Inspectorate, provide both complex and person-lead care, making sure that our customers receive care and support services that is in line with their personal support plans.

As a Support Worker and to enable our customers to live comfortably, safely and independently, you will work closely with our managers and teams and support our customers with some of the following examples of personal care services:

• Personal hygiene(bathing, showering, shaving, oral hygiene)
• Continence management(toileting, catheter care)
• Food and diet(assisting with eating and preparation)
• Simple treatments(medication assistance application of creams)
• Personal assistance(with wheelchairs, mechanical/manual aids and help with dressing & getting in/out of bed)
• Immobility problems

Don't worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer although previous experience is desirable.

The ideal candidate must have:

• A commitment to delivering high quality care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as our carers might be the only contact our customers have each day
• Basic IT skills, ability to use apps and devices to support service provision
• An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
• A relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be given
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Our employee benefits

• Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as 24/7 Employee Assistance, 24 hour GP and Physiotherapy Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
• Payment of PVG and SSSC registration

Please read the Job Pack which is available on our website prior to completing an application pack. All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member as well as register with the SSSC. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as a Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.