Support Worker (Day Centre)

1st Homecare; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 28,241,000 - 29,618,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing scheme

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Staff recognition initiatives

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Job summary

Real Life Options in Inverurie is looking for a dedicated Support Worker for our Day Centre. You will help individuals with various needs to lead more independent lives, assist with personal care when required, and work with the public, families and professionals to support community integration.

The role emphasizes communication, compassion and flexibility, with full training provided and a supportive team environment. Hours are 30 per week across 4 days, with occasional relief cover.

Qualifications

• PVG Membership (Adult): Enhanced PVG check required.
• Shadow shifts completed before starting, tailored to experience.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in building new skills and independence.
• Provide personal care where required (full training provided).
• Interact with members of the public, families and professionals.
• Support integration into the local community and social activities.
• Promote independence and assist in achieving personal goals.
• General housekeeping duties.

Skills

Good communicator

Honest

Reliable

Caring

Flexible

Inclusive

Self-motivated

Strong values

Job description

Support Worker (Day Centre)

Location: Inverurie
Hourly Rate:£13.45
Hours:30 (4 days out of 5)

About Real Life Options

Real Life Options is a registered charity dedicated to empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. As we continue to grow, we are looking for committed Support Workers who share our values and want to make a real difference in their community.

About the Role

In our InverurieDay Centre, Support Workers help individuals with a wide range of needs to lead enriched an Our service is open to the whole community so you will be dealing with members of the public, families of supported individuals and professionals so good communication skills are essential. d independent lives. This includes:

• Supporting with building new skills
• Providing personal care where required (full training provided)
• Dealing with members of the public, families of supported individuals and professionals, so good communication skills are essential.
• Supporting with integration into the local community
• Encouraging and enabling participation in social activities such as parties, bingo, and community events
• Promoting independence and helping individuals achieve their personal goals
• general housekeeping duties

Who We Support

The people we support in Inverurie have varied support needs.

Some individuals may display challenging behaviour, including verbal or physical incidents and self-injurious behaviour.

Experience in this area, particularly with de-escalation techniques and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, is highly desirable.

Full training is provided.

Shifts and Flexibility

The Day Centre operates Monday through Friday, between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm.

The applicant will normally be expected to work 4 days out of 5.

Relief cover may be required on short notice, so we are looking for individuals who are flexible with working hours.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward our staff:

• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Accredited training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial support)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile (first 10,000 miles/year)

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone with the right values and attitude, not necessarily experience. Do you identify with these traits?

• Honest
• Good communicator
• Passionate
• Reliable
• Caring
• Flexible
• Inclusive
• Self-motivated
• Strong personal values

If you said "yes" to six or more, you could be exactly who we’re looking for.

Additional Requirements

• PVG Membership (Adult): An Enhanced PVG check will be required.
• Shadow shiftswill be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.

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