Support Worker Warden - Bressay Brae (Sheltered Housing)

VSA LLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Personal development and training

Blue Light discount card

Job summary

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, supporting people in Aberdeen for over 150 years. We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Worker at Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This is a part-time permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 28 hours per week, rota includes 3 or 4 days over 7, every second weekend, 8am-4pm. Salary: £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills required.
• Willingness to uphold VSA values and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily welfare check.
• Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans.
• Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours.
• Supporting tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, sign posting where appropriate.
• Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities.
• Liaising with landlords for repairs and ensuring tenancy responsibilities.
• Assisting with building security, safeguarding and health & safety checks.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Empathy & care values

Communication

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.

At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our team as a Support Worker Warden within Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 28 hours per week
Rota/Working Pattern: Working 3 or 4 days over 7 days, including every second weekend working. The working hours are from 8am-4pm.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
• Access to our employee discount scheme through blue light card

Based in Sheddocksley, Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, offers residents outstanding care by our dedicated team of Support Workers, and we are currently seeking to add to our team.

You will provide a professional, caring and effective service to those within our care. In return, you will be provided with extensive training opportunities and as an accredited SVQ centre, we can provide support to help gain qualifications. You will be joining a supportive team who are passionate about positively changing the lives of those within our care. Prior experience is welcome but consideration will also be given to those looking to join the social care sector, who posses our shared values of empathy and care for others.

Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Daily welfare check
• Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans using an online care management system
• Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours
• Supporting Tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, Sign posting where appropriate
• Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities
• Supporting good relationships between landlords & tenants, supporting contact with landlord for repairs to property
• Assisting with security of building while on shift, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and reported as required & that all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, including any risk assessments as required, fire safety checks, alarm & emergency call system testing
• Responding in the event of an emergency whilst on shift
• Provide up to date information & advice to tenants/carers in relation to applicable benefits & where necessary provide support to tenants with the completion of benefit applications
• Undertake any other duties which may arise provided they are within the post-holders capabilities
• Support & mentor new & relief staff
• Developing one’s knowledge & practice through participation in training & development activities, in line with organisational policy & required SSSC registration

Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.

Have Basic I.T Skills and an ability to maintain accurate records