Support Worker - Care at Home/Sheltered Housing (Full time & Part time)

VSA LLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social care charity in Aberdeen is seeking Support/Care Workers to provide personal care and support to service users. The role offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary of £12.81 per hour. Applicants should be motivated, compassionate, and willing to achieve relevant qualifications. Extensive training and support are provided, making it a rewarding career opportunity.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare within 3 years.
• Experience in a care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Communicate effectively with individuals according to agreed standards.
• Assist service users in developing social networks.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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 fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. We support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support services. Working in social care is a rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. VSA is looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA has an exciting opportunity to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. Full and part-time permanent positions are available. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: Flexible full and part-time working hours. Rota: Shifts available from 7am to 10pm. Rotas reviewed on a fortnightly basis. You must be able to work every second weekend. Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home or sheltered housing. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Salary: £12.81 per hour.

Benefits: 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.

VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium, made up of local 3rd and private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.

You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home, or in sheltered housing.

We welcome 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 in Health & Social Care. You will also have the added benefits of extensive training and the opportunity to work in a role that provides 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.

Key Skills/Aptitudes

• Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
• Ability to write short reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Basic IT skills (e.g. emails).
• Record keeping.
• Problem solving.
• Using initiative.
• Organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.