Support Worker (Days) - Kingswells Care Home - Bon Accord Care

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking dedicated support workers for Kingswells Care Home, focusing on care for older individuals with dementia. The role emphasizes high standards of care, effective communication, and teamwork to ensure positive outcomes for service users. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and be prepared to work within a supportive, skilled team.

Qualifications

• Minimum SSSC qualification required.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willingness to become a member.
• Registration with the SSSC where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to individuals with support needs.
• Promote dignity, respect, and independent living.
• Maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

SSSC qualification

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG)

Job description

Salary: £28,545.77 - £31,371.68 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 39.38 hours per week

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: Kingswells Care Home

Duration: Permanent, Full Time - 39.38 hours per week - 2 week rota

Kingswells Care Home is now recruiting for talented support workers to join our team. You must have the drive to deliver a high standard of care and support to people using
the service, in order to achieve positive outcomes for older people living with Dementia.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Qualification required by SSSC

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme
member

To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to:

The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work
in an anti- discriminatory way

The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users

An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other
members of staff

The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the
same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager

The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the
management and administration of service users’ medication

The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk
assessments and care plans

The ability to meet deadlines

Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s

The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details