Support Worker - Homelessness - 433530

Medirest Signature; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Dalkeith is seeking dedicated Night Support Workers to join their team. The role involves providing crucial support to individuals dealing with various challenges, ensuring a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. Candidates should be empathetic and willing to develop their skills through funded qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals looking to make a difference within the community.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)

Enhanced Sick Pay

Fully funded qualifications

Career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards and complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
• Experience in social care is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide support that positively impacts health and wellbeing.
• Contribute and implement support plans.
• Deliver all support, including personal care and health assistance.

Skills

Empathetic and Patient

Compassionate

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to engage in continuous development

Education

Qualification as required by the SSSC

Job description

CV'S are not accepted, application forms only

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.

Why work with us?

We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Fully funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic Night Support Workers to join our expanding teams across Midlothian. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about a career in social care who want to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want people that share in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life-changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff.

As a support worker, you will support people to achieve their ambitions and live as independent a life as possible both at home and in the community.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide support that positively impacts the person we support's health and wellbeing.
• Contribute and implement support plans.
• Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Empathetic and Patient
• Compassionate
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Ability to engage in continuous development, including formal learning.
• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service and care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• If you're starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don't have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.
• We want to encourage our staff and their own personal development. Training will be provided to help you excel in your role. We offer funded SCQF levelled qualifications, such as SVQs and HNCs as part of your development plan.

About the Service:

We offer a range of support across Midlothian through our Midlothian Temporary accommodation partnership. We provide a range of service models including, Housing First and Tenancy Support with support being provided in people's homes.

We have various temporary accommodations across Midlothian that provide support for individuals, families' and young people.We encourage engagement to support people to develop life skills and decision-making capabilities to become active and engaged in their communities.

Additional Notes:

Please note that night time working is a requirement of this role.

PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.

Additional Notes

• PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.