Support Worker - DEE05891

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council in a rewarding role within a hospital environment, offering support and supervision to service users. This full-time position requires a commitment to high standards of care and effective communication skills. You will work alongside qualified professionals, gaining valuable experience while making a meaningful impact on the community. Flexibility is essential as you engage with diverse service groups throughout the day. If you are passionate about social work and dedicated to improving lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 60 relevant credit points towards the first year of a social work degree.
• Experience working with relevant service user groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory and support services.
• Carry a caseload of appropriate cases.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Organisational Skills

Experience with Service User Groups

Education

HNC in Social Care

Social Sciences Degree

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hospital environment, based in Ninewells and Royal Victoria Hospital, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gill Murray on 01382 632650 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have 60 relevant credit points towards the first year of a social work degree (such as HNC in social care or social sciences, K100, K101, or DD100).

Responsibilities

You will provide supervisory and support services and carry a caseload of appropriate cases. Work alongside and under the direction of a senior or professionally qualified worker to carry out specific tasks.

The Individual

You will have experience working with relevant service user groups. You should have good oral and written communication skills, an understanding of issues affecting relevant service groups, good planning and organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. Flexibility to work between 8am and 8pm is required.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.