Support Worker in Dundee

Hillcrest Futures Student Support Service is recruiting for a Support Worker

Various hours available, up to 34 hours per week (Term Time only)

About the Service

We support students with Learning disabilities, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities as well as individuals with Autism. We offer support to students, to enable them to fully participate in their chosen courses as well as achieve their individual goals.

We assist students in their learning process to achieve their full learning potential, by providing a person centred and tailored made support service, to suit the individual support needs of each student.

Student Support Service is accredited by The National Autistic Society. The team work closely with The National Autistic Society to meet the set standards and have regular reviews to ensure we continue to work to a high standard in how we meet the support needs of students.

We currently support students within the Dundee and Angus college/university areas as well as Perth college/UHI.

About the Role

Working closely as a team, Student Support Services can provide person-centred support with:

• Travel to and from college or university, including support to travel safely between campuses where required. This may include building confidence, developing safe travel routines, promoting independence and working towards independent travel where this is appropriate for the student.
• Getting around campus, finding classrooms and arriving at classes on time, including support to understand timetables, routines and changes to the student’s day.
• Support within learning environments, including writing things down in class, taking backup notes, relaying instructions from tutors or lecturers, explaining information in a way the student can understand, and supporting participation in class tasks and group work.
• Organisation and study support, including planning workload and study time, checking emails and college apps, keeping track of tasks, ensuring deadlines are understood and met, and supporting students to stay motivated through praise, encouragement and reassurance.
• Liaising with tutors, lecturers, student advisers and other relevant professionals where appropriate, helping students communicate their needs and understand information linked to their course or support plan.
• Communication support, including assisting with conversations, helping students use their chosen tools or aids such as Makaton, show-me boards and pictorial prompts, and ensuring information is shared in a way that is meaningful to the individual student.
• Emotional and social support, including listening, offering advice where needed, supporting positive friendships, helping students build and maintain relationships, and providing encouragement during challenging times.
• Support during breaks and lunchtimes, including helping students access food, pay for snacks or meals, read menus, make choices and feel safe and included during unstructured times of the day.
• Personal care support where this is part of the student’s agreed support plan, delivered respectfully, safely and in a way that protects dignity, wellbeing and choice.
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and independence at all times, ensuring support is tailored to the individual student and delivered in a person-centred way that encourages confidence, choice and progression.

About You

You will;

• Have a positive attitude to learning and be committed to working in a person- centred way
• Have good communication skills
• Have a kind and caring nature
• Be highly motivated
• Be flexible in relation to start and finish locations including travelling to and from Arbroath and Perth campuses.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake study to achieve this
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full-time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available:
• Contributions = 5% Employee and 4% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
• £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
• £60 towards dental care
• £75 towards the costs of eye related care
• £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
• £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
• £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing via the WeCare App by Canada Life
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

We acknowledge that AI can support applications, but we ask that yours reflects your true self. By applying, you confirm that all information is accurate and represents your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.