Support Worker- Care at Home (Aberdeenshire - Ellon/Udny/Potterton Areas)

Voluntary Service Aberdeen; Ellon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-respected charity committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in need. As a Support/Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to vulnerable children and adults in their own homes. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including a fuel allowance and a company pension. With opportunities for personal development and extensive training, you will not only support clients in maintaining their independence but also find great job satisfaction in making a positive impact in your community. Start your rewarding career journey with us today!

Benefits

Fuel Allowance

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Investment in personal development

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and responsible candidates with a caring attitude are preferred.
• Experience in a care setting is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users in their homes.
• Assist service users in developing social networks and independent living skills.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Personal care skills

Ability to support independence

Education

Experience in a care setting

Training in Health & Social Care

Tools

Health and safety procedures

Medication management

Job description

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.

At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker working in Aberdeenshire covering Ellon and the surrounding areas. We have Full & Part-Time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Rota: Monday - Friday - Hours may vary but will generally start at 11am and normally finish at 5pm - Hours can be discussed at interview.

Location: Aberdeenshire - Covering Ellon, Udny, Potterton Areas, caring for service users in their own home. DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL AS SOME HOMES ARE IN RURAL AREAS.

Salary: £12.20 per hour

We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:

• Fuel Allowance
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
• Access to our employee discount scheme

You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities, various health and support needs to maintain their independence while living at home.

We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.

You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.

Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.

Start your career journey with VSA today!

Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
• Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.