Support Worker - Craigton Grove (Peterculter)

Voluntary Services Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care charity in Aberdeen is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide housing support for adults with learning difficulties. This part-time position involves guiding tenants in maintaining their independence and supporting their daily living activities. Candidates should possess good communication and organizational skills, as well as basic IT proficiency. Competitive pay at £12.81 per hour and various employee benefits are offered, including a pension and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Investment in personal development

SCQF Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with individuals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support tenants in housing support tasks.
• Assist service users in daily living tasks.
• Plan and review service delivery to meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate recording systems and reports.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Communicate effectively with individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Basic I.T. skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

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 fulfill 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 well-being 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 currently have an exciting opportunity available to join Craigton Grove as a Support Worker. Our Craigton Grove service is housing support for adults with learning difficulties in Peterculter, Aberdeen. At Craigton Grove we provide agreed person-centred support to each tenant, and is staffed 24-hours a day which includes sleep-in cover as required. The main aim of the service is to support tenants to maintain their tenancies and be as independent as possible, which is enabled by agreed support planning.

This will be a Part-time position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits:

Hours: 28 hours per week

Rota: 7 days a week rota where you will be required to work roughly 4 shifts over 7 days - a variety of shifts including early/late and alternate weekends. There will also be a requirement for 2-3 sleepovers per month.

Salary/Rate: £12.81 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend - Receive £220 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications

About the role

As a Support Worker of this busy service you will be required to provide a quality service in order to meet the identified needs of service users, in line with specified VSA standards, policies, codes of practice and regulatory requirements, managing resources effectively within an agreed financial framework.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and actively supporting Tenants in Housing Support tasks while they re-learn or maintain skills necessary for remaining in their Tenancy.
• Supporting service users as Tenants in their daily living through identified ‘Care at Home’ tasks.
• Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
• Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerised) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes.
• Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
• Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post holders' capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

What we are looking for in our Support Worker

• Ability to communicate well with individuals
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Basic I.T. skills
• Record keeping
• Problem solving
• Using initiative
• Organisational Skills
• Good interpersonal skills

If our Support Worker role sounds like you, then click “Apply” below and start your career journey with VSA today!