Support Worker - St Vigeans

Priority Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,338 - 16,146; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced rate for extra shifts

Annual leave incentive

Loyalty bonus

Auto enrolment pension

Competitive pay

Job summary

St Vigeans Care Home in Arbroath is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to join our team. You will provide personal care and support to adults with learning disabilities, working on a rotating 27-hour weekly schedule and covering evening and weekend shifts.

We value initiative, teamwork and flexibility. The role includes PVG scheme requirements and opportunities for progression, with enhanced pay for extra shifts and other benefits offered by an established, reputable employer.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 (Care) or willingness to work towards qualification.
• Shift work including evenings, weekends and night duty on a rota.
• Caring nature and ability to work in a team.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme participation.
• Enhanced rate of pay for additional shifts and annual leave incentive.
• Loyalty bonus payments and strong support network.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Work as part of a team to enable individuals to reach their potential.
• Participate in a weekly rota including evenings and weekends.
• Adapt to change and maintain flexible approach to duties.

Skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Shift work

Enrolment pension

Additional shifts pay

Leave incentive

Loyalty bonus

Strong support network

Education

SVQ Level 2 (Care) or working towards qualification

Job description

St Vigeans Care Home, Arbroath, DD11 1QG

Hours: 27 HRS PER WEEK
Shifts: 4 x 6.75 shifts over weekly rota

St. Vigeans specialises in residential care for adults with learning disabilities, and our clients are offered the opportunity to develop their independence and potential in all aspects of their life, fully supported by suitably qualified staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our team. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to use your initiative and work confidently in order to ensure individuals and resources are fully supported.

You will be expected to actively participate as part of a team offering a wide range of opportunities to service users in order to help them achieve their potential. Duties will also involve the provision of personal care. You will be expected to undertake shift work including evening and weekend work on a rota basis. You will be required to cope with change and be adaptable so flexibility is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity that will appeal to anyone who has an interest in working with adults who have a learning disability.

The post is 27 Hours per week.

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

Requirements

• SVQ Level 2 (Care) or willing to work towards qualification
• Shift Work including evening, weekend, and night duty on a rota basis.
• Caring nature.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Enhanced rate of pay for additional shifts (over full time equivalent hours)
• Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
• Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Strong support network.
• Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.