Support Worker - FemaleinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025
Competitive salary starting at £12.50 per hour, increasing to £13.01 in April 2025.
Opportunity to engage in rewarding work that aligns with personal interests and hobbies.
Work for an award-winning charity that reinvests profits into supporting individuals and communities.
Generous 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns that allow for a better work-life balance.
No formal uniform required, allowing for a comfortable and casual work environment.
Continuous professional development and progression opportunities available for career growth.
Join Our Caring Team as a Support Worker (Female) in Aberdeen!
Are you a compassionate and motivated woman looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Community Integrated Care is an award-winning charity dedicated to enriching lives, and we need your unique touch! As a Female Support Worker, you'll support three wonderful ladies in their Westhill home, helping them engage in activities they love, from gardening and arts to concerts and spa days. Not only will you have the opportunity to make a positive impact, but you'll also work closely with a diverse team that values respect, inclusion, and personal development.
Enjoy a competitive pay starting at £12.50 per hour (rising to £13.01 in April 2025), flexible working hours, and the freedom to dress in your own casual clothes! With 28 days of annual leave, excellent training, and a supportive environment, we are committed to ensuring our workers feel valued and empowered. Whether you have experience or are looking to start your career in social care, we believe that the right attitude and values matter most. If you’re ready to go the extra mile for others while thriving in a supportive workplace, click ‘Apply’ and take the first step towards a fulfilling role with us!
Competitive salary starting at £12.50 per hour, increasing to £13.01 in April 2025.
Opportunity to engage in rewarding work that aligns with personal interests and hobbies.
Work for an award-winning charity that reinvests profits into supporting individuals and communities.
Generous 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns that allow for a better work-life balance.
No formal uniform required, allowing for a comfortable and casual work environment.
Continuous professional development and progression opportunities available for career growth.
Our Benefits: £12.50 per Hour, rising to £13.per hour from 1st April 2025 Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work Work for an award-winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis) Pension Scheme No uniform - we wear our casual clothes Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns We will pay for your PVG Guaranteed & Contracted Hours Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives Shopping Discounts Scheme Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do. Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’. We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards! We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.
Are you a fun and motivated person who loves going the extra mile to improve the lives of others? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported? If this sounds like you, maybe a Support Worker role with an award-winning charity is the change you’ve been looking for? We are recruiting for Female Support Workers to support 3 ladies who share their home in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The people we support have faced a lot of challenges in the past because of their learning disabilities but this hasn’t stopped them from enjoying life! They enjoy lots of activities, including gardening, arts and crafts, puzzles, going to the theatre and concerts and going for spa days. Our support team are very diverse and work well together to ensure the people we support are happy and safe in their own homes. This can include:
, We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all. Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with: - Patience - Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others - A strong work ethic - Reliability - Honesty - Determination If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact A Place I belong Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work. By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here. We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
Are you a fun and motivated person who loves going the extra mile to improve the lives of others? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported? If this sounds like you, maybe a Support Worker role with an award-winning charity is the change you’ve been looking for? We are recruiting for Female Support Workers to support 3 ladies who share their home in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The people we support have faced a lot of challenges in the past because of their learning disabilities but this hasn’t stopped them from enjoying life! They enjoy lots of activities, including gardening, arts and crafts, puzzles, going to the theatre and concerts and going for spa days. Our support team are very diverse and work well together to ensure the people we support are happy and safe in their own homes. This can include:
- Supporting them with medication
- Cooking
- Assisting with personal care and mobility
- Maintaining the homes of people supported and managing their finances Our team provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so we are looking for some flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including some weekends and sleepovers. We are looking for a 2 part-time Support Workers for 20 hours per week and our ideal candidate would hold a full UK driving license, as the ladies we support love to go out for a drive. One of the values of Community Integrated Care is our passion for our people and every year we invest in our front-line worker pay in line with the Living Wage increase each April. Our promise has always been clear: we will do everything in our power to improve pay for colleagues. And so, if you start with us between now and 31 March 2025 your pay with be £12.50 and then from the 1st April 2025 , this will increase to £13.01.
, We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all. Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with: - Patience - Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others - A strong work ethic - Reliability - Honesty - Determination If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact A Place I belong Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work. By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here. We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
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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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