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Ref no:
VSA00067
Published:
18/11/2021
Closes:
31/03/2022
Location:
aberdeen, AB11 5YU
Rate:
£10.02 - £10.21 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
0 hours per week

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Rota: 7 day rota including weekends. Shifts are available from 3:30-9:00 PM. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis, we will be taking the lead from successful candidates on the hours/ days they are available to work

Salary: £10.02 p.h (qualified) £10.21 (unqualified)

We offer our Support/Care Worker fantastic benefits including:

- Competitive Salary

- Generous Holidays

- Sick Pay Scheme

- NEST Pension Scheme

- Refer a friend scheme

- Ongoing professional development

VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.

We are now looking to expand our existing Care@home/ Housing Support Team and welcome new team members to join us. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.

We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.

You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.

Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.

Start your career journey with VSA today!

Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.

Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.

Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.

Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.

Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.

Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.

Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.

Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.

Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.

Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.