Support Worker

Adult Social Care; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dundee is seeking an experienced support worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and additional support needs. This role involves promoting independence and dignity while providing personal care and support with daily tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of UK experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and competitive pay rates, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to free eLearning and training

SSSC endorsement

PVG updates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year UK experience in a similar role.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Ability to reliably commute to Perth.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and well-being for service users.
• Help with daily tasks and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with teams.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative and independence

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or HNC in Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced support worker with the desire to take on a new challenge? If you are looking for a new opportunity to help and support those with learning disabilities and additional support needs, then this could be the job for you!

About the role

This role involves promoting independence, dignity and well‑being for service users who have a variety of additional needs. You will make a positive difference in the lives of those you are supporting, help them with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration and be generally supportive. The role requires you to keep accurate records up to date, work with others and communicate with wider teams to ensure the highest standard of care. Enthusiasm, resilience and a genuine interest in helping people are essential.

The working pattern is flexible, with full‑time and part‑time temporary roles available. Shift patterns vary with day and night shifts available.

About you

• Have experience working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
• Be compassionate and caring towards others with a desire to help
• Have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team, liaising with wider teams to ensure the best level of care
• Be able to work under pressure and stay calm in stressful situations
• Have a strong ability to work independently and use your own initiative

Qualifications

• SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or HNC in Social Care (Desirable)
• Ability to reliably commute to Perth
• Minimum of 1 year UK experience in a similar role
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

What we provide

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to free eLearning and training to develop your knowledge
• SSSC endorsement
• PVG updates

EEO Statement

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.