Support Worker - Dundee

Hillcrest; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their Older People’s services in Dundee. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care and support to individuals, helping them maintain independence in their homes. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with older people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With flexible shift patterns and comprehensive training provided, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Sleepover rate of £108 per night

Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Online discounts for retailers

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with older people and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support in line with outcome plans.
• Assist individuals with daily tasks and promote independence.
• Encourage participation in leisure and social activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Dundee Housing with Care service is recruiting Support Workers for our Older People’s services across Dundee. Providing care and support to a older people living independently with underlying health conditions and/or Physical Disabilities. The service provides a range of support to meet the needs of the individuals and enable them to remain independent in their own homes for as long as they wish within a sheltered housing complex.

The Role

• Delivering a high standard of care and support for individuals in line with their outcome plans;
• Providing support to individuals with day to day living in order to help people achieve positive outcomes in life;
• Supporting individuals with daily tasks including; cooking, cleaning, intimate personal care, prompting and administration of medication;
• Providing support and encouragement to enable individuals to participate and enjoy leisure and social activities;
• Support and provide development for staff in their roles of supporting individuals throughout their stay and to enable them to move on to suitable accommodation outcomes.

You Will

• Share Hillcrest Futures Values;
• Have a passion for working with older people;
• Be a good communicator, both written and verbal;
• Be organised with good time keeping skills;
• Have the ability to lone work and be able to work as part of a team;
• Be flexible in respect of shift patterns as these will include; early mornings, evenings and weekends;
• Have already attained an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.
• Be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Sleepover rate of £108 per night
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Note: Exerience in a care role is not essential as we will provide you with the induction and training you need to do the job. We are looking for candidates who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to work effectively with people who need care and support.

• Rate of pay: £12.60 Per Hour + Company Benefits