Support Worker

Ktpws; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for their Kingswells Care Home in Aberdeen. The full-time role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to service users in various accommodation settings. Ideal candidates will have a valid SSSC qualification and experience in personal care, communication, and teamwork. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification required by SSSC.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to register.
• Ability to provide personal care for support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of person-centred care.
• Promote dignity, respect, and independent living.
• Communicate effectively with service users and staff.
• Maintain accurate records and assessments.
• Work as part of a team supporting colleagues.

Skills

Personal care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

IT skills

Education

SSSC Qualification

Job description

# Support Worker (Days) - Kingswells Care Home - Bon Accord CareRef no:: ABC12976Published:: 12/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Kingswells Care Home, Kingswood Drive, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8TBSalary:: £29,692.52 - £32,620.82 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 39.38 hours per week## Job Description***Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.*****Location:** Kingswells Care Home**Duration:** Permanent, Full Time - 39.38 hours per week - 2 week rota**Job Purpose:**Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.## Requirements**The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:**Qualification required by SSSCProtection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme memberTo have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable## Responsibilities**The post holder will be expected to:**The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needsThe ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti- discriminatory wayThe ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service usersAn ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staffThe ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior managerThe ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medicationThe ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plansThe ability to meet deadlinesBasic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’sThe ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner## The IndividualPlease see Job Profile for further details## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement