Support Worker - Care at Home/Sheltered Housing (Full time & Part time)

Voluntary Services Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social care charity in Scotland is seeking Support/Care Workers to join their team. The role involves supporting vulnerable individuals in their homes or sheltered housing. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and extensive training opportunities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to achieve necessary qualifications. Join today to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend programme

Investment in personal development

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well verbally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to achieve necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care as necessary.
• Communicating effectively with service users.
• Supporting service users in their daily living.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

VSA is a local social care charity supporting people in Aberdeen. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives, supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA delivers vital support and services to people of all ages and supports physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through residential and outreach services. We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our care at home team.

We have full- and part-time permanent positions for a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Hours: Flexible full- and part-time working hours

Rota: Shifts available from 7am to 10pm. Rotas reviewed fortnightly. You must be able to work every second weekend.

Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home or sheltered housing. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential.

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme – Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in personal development and career through learning and development programmes
• Access to employee discount scheme

VSA is part of Granite Care Consortium, a collaboration of local providers delivering person-centred, integrated care to help people feel supported, safe and well. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence at home or in sheltered housing.

Applications are welcome from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience in care is preferred, but applicants seeking a career in health and social care are encouraged to apply. We offer extensive training and a role that provides great job satisfaction. Successful applicants will provide support to individuals in their own home settings.

Start your career journey with VSA today!

Purpose of Job

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

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in line with guidelines.
• Maintaining a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents as appropriate.
• Supporting service users in daily living, providing personal care where necessary, promoting well-being, choice and dignity.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Encouraging and enabling service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, with reference to risk assessments where appropriate.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users through significant life changes or losses.
• Continuously developing knowledge and practice through training and development activities.
• Carrying out reasonable tasks as required within the postholder’s capabilities.
• Awareness and engagement with internal control systems to help improve service quality.

Key Skills/Aptitudes

• Effective verbal communication
• Ability to write short reports
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Basic IT skills (e.g., emails)
• Record keeping
• Problem solving
• Using initiative
• Organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

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.