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VSA has an exciting opportunity to join our Northfield Lodge Service as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This is a part‑time permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Northfield Lodge is a two‑storey property set in its own grounds in the Northfield area of the city, providing long‑term residential placements for individuals with ongoing and enduring mental health problems. The service offers 24‑hour support to 18 service users, each with their own room. The main aim is to promote independence through person‑centred support based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

In this rewarding role, you will provide a professional, caring and effective service to our service users. Prior experience is welcome but not essential, as full on‑the‑job training will be provided. You must be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) if you do not already hold one.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Rota: 4‑week rolling rota, with an average of one sleep‑in per week and an equal mix of early & late shifts. You will also be expected to work alternate weekends.

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Location: Aberdeen

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

Northfield Lodge provides long‑term residential placements and 24‑hour support for adults with ongoing and enduring mental health conditions. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing recovery‑focused support, based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

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

• 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.
• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well‑being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

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

Desirable: SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare.

Food Hygiene certificate

Experience of working in a busy environment

• Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
• Ability to write short reports.

• Approachable
• Ethical
• Non‑judgemental

If this role sounds like the one for you, click on 'Apply' today!