Support Worker in Dunblane, Scotland inDunblane, Scotland PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£26,540.80 to £26,540.80 a year
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Cygnet Health Care rqK00rRF
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As a Support Worker with Cygnet Health Care at Ranaich House in Dunblane (FK15), you’ll deliver person‑centred care to adults (18+) with learning disabilities, mental health and physical needs in a 14‑bed residential service. This full‑time role is 42 hours per week, covering rotating day (07:45–20:00) and night (19:45–08:00) shifts with two weekends a month. You will support residents with daily tasks, promote independence, accompany people into the local community, monitor health and wellbeing, keep accurate records and report concerns to senior staff — all within an NHS partnership setting where clear handovers and teamwork are essential. The post is subject to a Disclosure/PVG check.
This opportunity suits compassionate, practical carers — whether you’ve worked as a care assistant, healthcare assistant or support worker before, or are returning to the sector — who value structured shifts, training and career progression. Cygnet offers a salary of £26,540.80 per year (full‑time) with hourly progression from £12.76/hr on probation to £13.01/hr post‑probation and £13.23/hr after 18 months, plus monthly travel allowance, free meals on shift, onsite parking, free PVG, fully paid training and induction, support to achieve SVQ levels 2 and 3, 28 days’ annual leave, a contributory pension and staff discounts. Cygnet is known for investing in people and outcomes, and jobsincare.com lists this role alongside other local care vacancies. If this fits what you’re looking for, please click the 'Apply Now' button to proceed.
This opportunity suits compassionate, practical carers — whether you’ve worked as a care assistant, healthcare assistant or support worker before, or are returning to the sector — who value structured shifts, training and career progression. Cygnet offers a salary of £26,540.80 per year (full‑time) with hourly progression from £12.76/hr on probation to £13.01/hr post‑probation and £13.23/hr after 18 months, plus monthly travel allowance, free meals on shift, onsite parking, free PVG, fully paid training and induction, support to achieve SVQ levels 2 and 3, 28 days’ annual leave, a contributory pension and staff discounts. Cygnet is known for investing in people and outcomes, and jobsincare.com lists this role alongside other local care vacancies. If this fits what you’re looking for, please click the 'Apply Now' button to proceed.
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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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