Support Worker - Kingswells Care Home - Bon Accord Care (Day Shifts Only) - ABC10466

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate caregivers to provide high-quality, person-centered support across various settings. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, enabling service users to maintain their independence and well-being. Working in a dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others and thrive in a supportive team atmosphere, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification required by SSSC.
• PVG membership or willingness to register.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to individuals with support needs.
• Promote dignity, respect, and independent living.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication

Teamwork

Anti-discriminatory Practices

Education

SSSC Qualification

Job description

Rate: £13.94 - £15.32 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Location: Kingswells Care Home
Duration: Permanent, Full Time 39.38 hours per week, to include alternate weekend working (includes enhanced rates for weekend work). Day Shifts Only.

Job Purpose:
Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person-centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

1. Qualification required by SSSC
2. Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member
3. To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

1. The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
2. The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
3. 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
4. An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
5. 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 Individual

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