Support Worker - Bon Accord Care - ABC12873

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we\’re looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk and trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: Fergus House / Fergus Place, Dyce, AB21 7DD
Duration: Permanent, Part Time (30 hours p/w)

Job Purpose: Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Qualification required by SSSC
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member
• To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
• Full current UK Driving Licence (Responder service and some Care At Home posts only)

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

• The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
• The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
• The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
• An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
• The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager

The Individual

Please see Job Profile attached.