Support Worker -Dundee - 486356

Bield Housing and Care; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Induction

PVG costs paid for employment

Free core training

SSSC Registration costs reimbursed

Occupational Sick pay

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bield Housing & Care in Dundee is hiring a Full-Time Support Worker to cover Rockwell Gardens, Bonnethill Gardens and Balgowan Court. You will assist service users with daily tasks, promote independence and create a warm, supportive home environment.

This role offers comprehensive training, a 35-hour week across 5 days, and opportunities to develop in care. You will work closely with a compassionate team and be supported to gain SVQ2 and SSSC registration within six months.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on a lone-working basis.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake.
• Commitment to obtaining SSSC registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with household tasks.
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care.
• Medication prompting/administering.

Skills

Good communication

Lone working

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Full Time Support Worker opportunity in Dundee!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives?

Join our team as a Support Worker covering our developments at Rockwell Gardens , Bonnethill Gardens and Balgowan Court and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.

As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals, assisting them with daily tasks, promoting independence and fostering a warm and supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in your career in care, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role. Join us in creating a brighter future for the people we support.

Hours of employment

35 hours - 5 days out of 7

The Role

In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:

• Assisting with household tasks
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
• Medication prompting/administering

About You

You will:

• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
• Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• Full Induction
• PVG costs paid for employment opportunities
• Free core training
• SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
• Occupational Sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Whilst experience in working in care is desirable it's not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.

Disability Confident

Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.

In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will get in touch.

If you'd like further information or if you require this information in an alternative format, please call the HR team or email us on [e-mail] .

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