Support Worker - 1:1 Support (Care at Home) inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 4 AUG 2024
£12.20 per hour.
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During my support, I would like to start cooking/baking – I can make a nice sausage roll.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our Care at Home team as a Support Worker working in the Northfield area supporting a young man with autism, ADHD & an associated learning disability to access the local community and identify suitable services.We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate, and responsible candidates who are not afraid to set some boundaries. Experience in working with individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities & challenging behaviour is essential.
A Bit About Me
I am 21 years old, and currently live at home with my mum in Northfield.
I require support to access the community, as I would be unable to keep safe out with my home environment if not supported. I would like my support workers to help me add more structure and routine to my week, as having nothing to do can have a negative impact on my emotional wellbeing. When upset I can become verbally abusive.
I am at risk of social isolation, so the purpose of accessing day services is not just to keep me busy, but also to make new friends and develop new relationships. By mixing with people more regularly, I may learn to behave more appropriately around others – as my current understanding of what is appropriate and what is not is very limited.
I enjoy playing videogames, and I currently own a Play Station VR, PSP and Nintendo Switch. I would like it if we could speak about videogames together.
I also like to talk about animals, especially cats, dogs, and sheep – I enjoy visiting the Pets Corner at Hazlehead Park.
I can get fixated on previous negative experiences, and when that happens, I will start walking back and forth and become visibly agitated. I would like my support worker to try and shift the focus of the conversation onto something else, or distract me with an activity, to help me calm down.
During my support, I would like to start cooking/baking – I can make a nice sausage roll. This would involve going shopping for the ingredients – my favourite shops are Farmfoods, Iceland, Morrisons & Asda.
I would also like to go swimming and visit some parks.
My ideal support worker would be calm, patient, have similar interests to me and be able to be firm with me when needed.
Hours: 12 hours per week.
Rota: Monday 1100-1400, Wednesday 1100-1400 & Friday 1100-1700.
Location: Northfield area.
Salary: £12.20 per hour.
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
- Fuel Allowance
- 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
Start your career journey with VSA today!
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 Care at Home team as a Support Worker working in the Northfield area supporting a young man with autism, ADHD & an associated learning disability to access the local community and identify suitable services.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate, and responsible candidates who are not afraid to set some boundaries. Experience in working with individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities & challenging behaviour is essential.
A Bit About Me
I am 21 years old, and currently live at home with my mum in Northfield.
I require support to access the community, as I would be unable to keep safe out with my home environment if not supported. I would like my support workers to help me add more structure and routine to my week, as having nothing to do can have a negative impact on my emotional wellbeing. When upset I can become verbally abusive.
I am at risk of social isolation, so the purpose of accessing day services is not just to keep me busy, but also to make new friends and develop new relationships. By mixing with people more regularly, I may learn to behave more appropriately around others – as my current understanding of what is appropriate and what is not is very limited.
I enjoy playing videogames, and I currently own a Play Station VR, PSP and Nintendo Switch. I would like it if we could speak about videogames together.
I also like to talk about animals, especially cats, dogs, and sheep – I enjoy visiting the Pets Corner at Hazlehead Park.
I can get fixated on previous negative experiences, and when that happens, I will start walking back and forth and become visibly agitated. I would like my support worker to try and shift the focus of the conversation onto something else, or distract me with an activity, to help me calm down.
During my support, I would like to start cooking/baking – I can make a nice sausage roll. This would involve going shopping for the ingredients – my favourite shops are Farmfoods, Iceland, Morrisons & Asda.
I would also like to go swimming and visit some parks.
My ideal support worker would be calm, patient, have similar interests to me and be able to be firm with me when needed.
Hours: 12 hours per week.
Rota: Monday 1100-1400, Wednesday 1100-1400 & Friday 1100-1700.
Location: Northfield area.
Salary: £12.20 per hour.
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
Start your career journey with VSA today!
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.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate, and responsible candidates who are not afraid to set some boundaries. Experience in working with individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities & challenging behaviour is essential.
A Bit About Me
I am 21 years old, and currently live at home with my mum in Northfield.
I require support to access the community, as I would be unable to keep safe out with my home environment if not supported. I would like my support workers to help me add more structure and routine to my week, as having nothing to do can have a negative impact on my emotional wellbeing. When upset I can become verbally abusive.
I am at risk of social isolation, so the purpose of accessing day services is not just to keep me busy, but also to make new friends and develop new relationships. By mixing with people more regularly, I may learn to behave more appropriately around others – as my current understanding of what is appropriate and what is not is very limited.
I enjoy playing videogames, and I currently own a Play Station VR, PSP and Nintendo Switch. I would like it if we could speak about videogames together.
I also like to talk about animals, especially cats, dogs, and sheep – I enjoy visiting the Pets Corner at Hazlehead Park.
I can get fixated on previous negative experiences, and when that happens, I will start walking back and forth and become visibly agitated. I would like my support worker to try and shift the focus of the conversation onto something else, or distract me with an activity, to help me calm down.
During my support, I would like to start cooking/baking – I can make a nice sausage roll. This would involve going shopping for the ingredients – my favourite shops are Farmfoods, Iceland, Morrisons & Asda.
I would also like to go swimming and visit some parks.
My ideal support worker would be calm, patient, have similar interests to me and be able to be firm with me when needed.
Hours: 12 hours per week.
Rota: Monday 1100-1400, Wednesday 1100-1400 & Friday 1100-1700.
Location: Northfield area.
Salary: £12.20 per hour.
We Offer Our Support/Care Workers Fantastic Benefits Including
- Fuel Allowance
- 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
Start your career journey with VSA today!
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.
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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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