Support Worker -Locheil (REQ000413)

About the role

In this role, you will become part of the support team ensuring a high quality of care and support is delivered to individuals in Glenrothes.

Within this Service we provide high quality support and care to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Individuals may require assistance with personal care, medication, and assisting with daily household tasks within their own homes. The type of support we provide is from 24/7 care and outreach support to a few hours per day/week, and providing a range of activities.

We provide support to individuals in the Glenrothes area, so there is a requirement for you to drive, have a car for work and be willing to use your car to transport service users to activities.

There is a degree of challenging behaviour as well as non verbal communication within the service however as a Support Worker you will work with the service users to ensure needs and outcomes are being provided for.

The role is primarily centred around understanding and supporting the day to day living of the service users. Working within this service the successful individual requires to have the passion, drive and dedication in helping others to live fulfilling lives.

About you

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who have the desire to support people to have the best life possible. Those with high empathy and tolerance along with a great sense of humour are key to success in what at times can be a challenging but rewarding role. Ideally you should have experience of Support and Care, however this is not essential as training will be provided.

Although we offer flexible working contracts, we also require a degree of flexibility in your approach to work and it is essential you are able to work shifts which will include weekend working, evenings and sleepovers.

About us

Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) provides high quality and personalised support and care for over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley. We support the individuals we work with to manage or overcome challenges, including age-related issues, alcohol and drug addictions, autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, homelessness, learning disabilities and mental health issues.

We work with people in their own homes, assisting them to do the things that matter to them and realise their ambitions. We believe that great support leads to great lives.

Our support and care enables the individuals we work with to:

• Have a safe and secure home
• Live as independently as possible
• Live as full a life as possible
• Be part of their local community

Kingdom Support and Care has GOLD accreditation with Investors in People. In our most recent staff survey, 75% of respondents rated us a good or very good employer.

Staff benefits

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• An Employee Assistance Programme, including a free counselling service
• Access to paid SVQ qualifications
• Discounted Gym membership
• Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform
• Enhanced family friendly pay entitlements
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £100 (t&c apply)
• Joining fee £250.00 (t&c apply) on successful completion of probation period
• PVG applications NOW paid by KSC.

Requirements

• A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes are essential.
• This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.