Support Worker - Balnagask House - Bon Accord Care - ABC11576 inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 8 OCT 2024
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Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme.
Job DescriptionBefore applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to www.jobsincare.com/job/jobliU0G trying their interactive video challenge.
Location:
Balnagask House
Duration:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Purpose
Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Qualification required by SSSC
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme
member
To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
Responsibilities
The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans
The ability to meet deadlines
Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s
The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
Job Description
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to www.jobsincare.com/job/jobliU0G trying their interactive video challenge.
Location:
Balnagask House
Duration:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Purpose
Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Qualification required by SSSC
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme
member
To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
Responsibilities
The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans
The ability to meet deadlines
Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s
The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to www.jobsincare.com/job/jobliU0G trying their interactive video challenge.
Location:
Balnagask House
Duration:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Purpose
Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.
Requirements
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Qualification required by SSSC
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme
member
To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
Responsibilities
The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans
The ability to meet deadlines
Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s
The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner
The Individual
Please see Job Profile for further details
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1. Can you describe your understanding of what a support worker does and the key responsibilities associated with this role?
2. Can you share any previous experience you have in providing personal care to individuals with support needs?
3. How do you ensure that the dignity and respect of service users are maintained in your daily work?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully communicated with a service user or a family member to resolve an issue or improve their situation?
5. Describe your experience working as part of a team. How do you contribute to a positive team environment?
6. Can you give an example of a decision you made while working independently that had a positive outcome for a service user?
7. What is your experience with managing and administering medication for service users? How do you ensure accuracy in this process?
8. Why is it important to maintain clear and accurate records in the context of care? Can you share your approach to record keeping?
9. Can you discuss a situation where you encountered discriminatory behaviour in a care setting? How did you respond?
10. How comfortable are you with using technology, such as smartphones and tablets, in your role? Can you provide examples of how you have used these devices in the past?
11. What is your approach to conducting risk assessments for service users? Can you describe a time when you had to assess and manage risks?
12. How do you prioritise your tasks and manage deadlines in a busy work environment?
13. Can you share an example of how you have provided guidance or support to a colleague in a previous role?
14. Describe a particularly challenging situation you faced in your role as a support worker. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
15. What motivated you to pursue a career in support work, and what qualities do you believe are essential for success in this profession?
1. Can you describe your understanding of what a support worker does and the key responsibilities associated with this role?
2. Can you share any previous experience you have in providing personal care to individuals with support needs?
3. How do you ensure that the dignity and respect of service users are maintained in your daily work?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully communicated with a service user or a family member to resolve an issue or improve their situation?
5. Describe your experience working as part of a team. How do you contribute to a positive team environment?
6. Can you give an example of a decision you made while working independently that had a positive outcome for a service user?
7. What is your experience with managing and administering medication for service users? How do you ensure accuracy in this process?
8. Why is it important to maintain clear and accurate records in the context of care? Can you share your approach to record keeping?
9. Can you discuss a situation where you encountered discriminatory behaviour in a care setting? How did you respond?
10. How comfortable are you with using technology, such as smartphones and tablets, in your role? Can you provide examples of how you have used these devices in the past?
11. What is your approach to conducting risk assessments for service users? Can you describe a time when you had to assess and manage risks?
12. How do you prioritise your tasks and manage deadlines in a busy work environment?
13. Can you share an example of how you have provided guidance or support to a colleague in a previous role?
14. Describe a particularly challenging situation you faced in your role as a support worker. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
15. What motivated you to pursue a career in support work, and what qualities do you believe are essential for success in this profession?
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