Support Worker
- Location:
- Ardrossan, KA22 8EG
- Salary:
- £19,266 per year (part-time pro rata)
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
Have you been reflecting on your career and now looking for a New Role where You can really Make a Difference? Then here is your chance!! We recruit on values and transferrable skills and will give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll even put you through your SVQ qualification too!
We are now on the lookout for motivated and creative individuals who are passionate about making a difference to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis as Support Workers. We have up to 39 hour contracts available.
The Role
Based in #Ardrossan, #TeamCastlecraigs is an energetic, fast-paced Housing Support service which is home to 13 individuals with complex support needs. We have a great team spirit within the service and our colleagues really pride themselves on working together to make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals we support.
As a Support Worker, you will provide personalised, flexible support based upon the assessed needs of each individual. With a focus on reducing social isolation, maintaining and promoting independence, you will enable the people we support to live as independently as possible and to play an active role within their local communities. This role will also include supporting with hobbies, meal planning, cooking, housework, support to appointments, personal care and medication.
About You
To be a great Support Worker we will need you have the following qualities;
- Great communication skills.
- Able to think outside the box.
- Caring attitude and approach.
- Positive approach to learning.
- Able to follow guidelines.
- Confidence in the use of technology.
Shift Patterns
We're dedicated to providing around the clock support that is tailored to the needs of each individual, our shift patterns are 9:00am – 9:00pm day shifts and 9:00pm – 9:00am waking nights and do include weekends and public holidays. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible and withhold the right to withdraw these vacancies if we receive a high volume of applications before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid any disappointment.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a Virtual Chat.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact or Lindsay Jackson on 01294 603156.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 6 months of starting your employment with us.