1:1 Support Worker - Cloverfield Grove inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 17 SEP 2024
£12.20 per hour
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Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil 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 wellbeing 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 have an exciting opportunity available to join our
Cloverfield Grove Service
as a
1:1
Support/Care Worker
based in
Aberdeen
. This will be part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a
competitive salary and benefits
.
This position will be working 1:1 with a service user within Cloverfield Grove, only FEMALE applicants and you
MUST
have experience with working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
Hours: 25 hours per week
Rota:
Mon 10am-3pm, Tues 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Salary: £12.20 per hour
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
We welcome applications from those who would like the opportunity to work within social care or those simply seeking a change of direction.
Purpose Of Job
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Key Skills/Aptitudes
Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
Ability to write short reports
Ability maintain accurate records
Basic I.T. skills (e.g.-mails)
Record keeping
Problem solving
Using initiative
Organisational Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
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 fulfil 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 wellbeing 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 have an exciting opportunity available to join our
Cloverfield Grove Service
as a
1:1
Support/Care Worker
based in
Aberdeen
. This will be part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a
competitive salary and benefits
.
This position will be working 1:1 with a service user within Cloverfield Grove, only FEMALE applicants and you
MUST
have experience with working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
Hours: 25 hours per week
Rota:
Mon 10am-3pm, Tues 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Salary: £12.20 per hour
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
We welcome applications from those who would like the opportunity to work within social care or those simply seeking a change of direction.
Purpose Of Job
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Key Skills/Aptitudes
Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
Ability to write short reports
Ability maintain accurate records
Basic I.T. skills (e.g.-mails)
Record keeping
Problem solving
Using initiative
Organisational Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil 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 wellbeing 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 have an exciting opportunity available to join our
Cloverfield Grove Service
as a
1:1
Support/Care Worker
based in
Aberdeen
. This will be part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a
competitive salary and benefits
.
This position will be working 1:1 with a service user within Cloverfield Grove, only FEMALE applicants and you
MUST
have experience with working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
Hours: 25 hours per week
Rota:
Mon 10am-3pm, Tues 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Salary: £12.20 per hour
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
We welcome applications from those who would like the opportunity to work within social care or those simply seeking a change of direction.
Purpose Of Job
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Key Skills/Aptitudes
Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
Ability to write short reports
Ability maintain accurate records
Basic I.T. skills (e.g.-mails)
Record keeping
Problem solving
Using initiative
Organisational Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
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