At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily living tasks and promote their wellbeing and independence.
- Company: Riddrie House, a compassionate rehabilitation service for adults with mental health needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible benefits, training opportunities, and career development pathways.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills; mental health experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Location: Riddrie House
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Riddrie House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full‑time, 38.5‑hour role. Riddrie House is a 32-bed rehabilitation service for adults with enduring mental health needs. We offer a unique service that is challenging and rewarding to work in, providing the opportunity to support service users to live their best lives.
What you’ll be doing
- You will be part of a compassionate team committed to residents’ wellbeing.
- You will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
- Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
- Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
- Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in a way they choose.
- Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts and daily notes.
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Uphold safety, security and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
- Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
- Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Our work is rewarding but can be challenging; resilience is key.
- Your natural empathy will help you support others through both highs and lows.
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures.
- Mental health experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).
What we will give you in return
- We want you to succeed and thrive. You will receive well‑structured training, career conversations and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones) and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Incentives for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development panel.
- Leadership and management development programmes.
- Long service award.
- Refer a friend bonuses.
We think you need these skills to ace Support Worker in Glasgow
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Flexibility
Teamwork
Compassion
Time Management
