Support Worker - Alderwood (Days)

TN United Kingdom; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker in a purpose-built mental health care home. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them regain confidence and independence. With a focus on professional development, you will benefit from a mentorship program and ongoing training. Enjoy perks like Wagestream for early access to your earnings, subsidized meals, and a generous leave policy. If you have a caring nature and strong communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Wagestream

Subsidised Meals

Hourly Overtime Rates

28 Days Annual Leave

Free Uniform

Professional Development Investment

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality care and support.
• Ability to work in line with SSSC codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to individual care/support plans.
• Collaborate with care staff and participate in home activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Rapport-Building Skills

Kind and Caring Nature

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Meallmore

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Meallmore team at Alderwood is ready to warmly welcome you as a Support Worker within their care home. Alderwood House is a purpose-built mental health care home in Dumbarton offering personalised nursing care to adults enduring or recovering from a mental disorder. The facility provides care for vulnerable people with mental health needs, focusing on restoring confidence and enabling residents to live as independently as possible.

We offer a mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development to support your career growth, whether as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Care Practitioner. If you’re not already a registered care assistant, you will be required to register with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), and Meallmore will support you through this process.

Your role as a Meallmore Support Worker will include:

• Providing high-quality care and support according to individual care/support plans.
• Creating wellbeing within a caring environment and participating in the general activities of the home.
• Adhering to Meallmore Standards, Policies, Procedures, and National Care Standards.
• Working in line with the SSSC codes of Practice.
• Collaborating with care staff in your department and wider teams.
• Carrying out personal care duties.
• Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
• Possessing SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (desirable).
• Having communication and rapport-building skills.
• Demonstrating a kind and caring nature.

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
• Subsidised meals
• Hourly overtime rates available
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)