At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to achieve independence and develop life skills.
- Company: Join a caring organisation dedicated to enhancing lives in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or support roles, strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24479 - 24479 £ per year.
Location: Covering multiple services - Kirkintilloch, Dalmuir & Dalmarnock
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Salary: £24,479.00
Contract: Permanent
About the Role: 21HSC are recruiting for a Peripatetic Support and Development Worker on behalf of an organisation providing care and support services. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of adults (16+) with learning disabilities or additional support needs. The service offers day opportunities where individuals are supported to learn and develop a variety of independent living skills. The successful candidate will promote independence, well-being, and inclusion through both one-to-one and group support, ensuring that each individual is empowered to achieve their goals.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide respectful support that promotes dignity, choice, and control.
- Motivate and encourage individuals to achieve personal goals.
- Act as a key worker for several service users, completing accurate records and reviews.
- Support with personal care needs when required.
- Plan and deliver activities such as cookery, crafts, and gardening.
- Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, colleagues, and visitors.
- Promote person-centred approaches across all services.
- Contribute to team meetings, training, and development days.
- Understand and follow safeguarding legislation, policies, and reporting procedures.
- Work in line with professional codes of practice.
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Service Coordinator.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a care or support role (ideally with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong record-keeping and organisational abilities.
- Ability to work independently using initiative, and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confident in using technology for recording and sharing information.
- Approachable, respectful, and committed to promoting equality and inclusion.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent).
- Full driving licence.
- Experience of key working and support planning.
- Knowledge of person-centred approaches.
- Experience of working with families or carers of service users.
Additional Information: PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post. Training and professional development opportunities will be provided.
How to Apply: If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV. Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frame at 21 Health and Social Care.
Interview Process: Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a teams call/face to face with 21HSC staff then an in-person interview at the organisation. 21 Health and Social Care Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
