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Support WorkerinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

£12.50 per Hour GOOD SALARY 

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Competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, providing financial stability.
Opportunity to work in a role that involves activities you enjoy, making work feel fulfilling and enjoyable.
Being part of a multi-award-winning charity that invests its profits back into the people supported and local communities.
Supportive leadership team dedicated to employee growth and wellbeing.
Generous vacation policy with 28 days of annual leave, offering good work-life balance.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns, catering to personal needs and lifestyle.
Ongoing professional development opportunities to advance your career and skills.
Community Integrated Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Portlethen, Aberdeen, working 20 hours per week to assist two individuals in living as independently as possible. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.50, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those supported. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, irrespective of prior experience, as the organisation values personal qualities such as empathy, resilience, and a strong work ethic in alignment with their core values of inclusion, respect, and empowerment.

As an award-winning charity, Community Integrated Care provides extensive support and training, promoting professional development and wellbeing for its workforce. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, shopping discounts, and a financial hardship fund. The organisation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles. Interested individuals can apply through the provided contact information or reach out for further inquiries about the position.
Competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, providing financial stability.
Opportunity to work in a role that involves activities you enjoy, making work feel fulfilling and enjoyable.
Being part of a multi-award-winning charity that invests its profits back into the people supported and local communities.
Supportive leadership team dedicated to employee growth and wellbeing.
Generous vacation policy with 28 days of annual leave, offering good work-life balance.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns, catering to personal needs and lifestyle.
Ongoing professional development opportunities to advance your career and skills.

Useful skills for a Support Worker:
To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
 


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