Support Worker

At Balhousie Care Group we call our staff Everyday Heroes – and with good reason. They’re making a difference to our residents every single day. They’re also carving out careers for life.

As Scotland’s largest private care provider, with 25 homes, over 900 residents and 1500 staff; Balhousie is one of the country’s leading providers of elderly and specialist care. As well as award-winning care home teams throughout Scotland, we boast a stunning HQ and highly skilled support staff.

These are fantastic opportunities to join our award winning business, based at our ASC service in Balbeggie, Perthshire. Learn more at asc-living.co.uk!

There are two, purpose-built 12 bed homes. Our staff are passionate about supporting individuals to be independent within their own home, and provide support to enhance life skills which in turns aides individuals to reach their full potential.

You will take part in our extensive induction and training programme which will on-board you into your role and help build knowledge and skills to meet your full potential as a Support Worker with Balhousie Care Group.

We have full and part time hours available working day shift and night shift, as well as flexible bank contracts.

Our shift patterns are typically 8am-8pm / 8pm-8am.

Our core values are integral to how we operate, and that starts with recruitment. So before you apply, ask yourself:

Are you someone who is seen as a TRUSTED colleague?

Do you always ensure you are RESPONSIVE to the needs of others?

Do you have the potential to be an INSPIRING influence to colleagues and residents alike?

Are you keen to work within Care and PASSIONATE about making a difference to the lives of others?

The Role

To work within a team to provide care and support services for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, and/or behaviours that may challenge; which aims to maximise the potential of individuals in line with ordinary life principles.

Duties Include

• Ensure Residents’ individual needs are met through effective care planning and review
• Act as a Keyworker to individual residents; taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. Ensure all medical needs are met and support the residents to advocate his/her own needs and wishes.
• Support Residents’ participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities within the local community in line with ordinary life principles
• Support Residents to access holidays and day trips of their choice
• Consistently apply non-aversive strategies developed in response to challenging behaviours, and contribute to the review and development of any such strategies
• Provide care and support as identified in care reviews and care and support plans, as directed by senior Staff Members

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, colleagues, Managers and others
• A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individuals’ wishes
• Good general education
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the PVG List
• Experience of working in a care/support setting, ideally within learning disability services (highly desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to people with learning disabilities (desirable)
• Due to the rural location of the site, it is desirable that you have your own transport

Whilst relevant knowledge and experience is welcomed; we provide extensive support and training, meaning that so long as you have the correct attitude and mentality for the position – we can do the rest!

We offer permanent, secure roles with scope to develop and progress within the organisation. Salaries are very competitive and we have an excellent range of staff benefits including shopping and holiday discounts, free health and legal advice, and access to free counselling services.

Join us now in a career that makes a difference.