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 fulfill 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 well-being through a range of residential and outreach support services. Working in social care is a rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA has an exciting opportunity to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering the Turriff area, Aberdeenshire. We offer Full & Part-time, Permanent & Relief positions with a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Between 16-39 hours
Rota: Shifts from 7am to 10pm, reviewed fortnightly. You must be able to work every second weekend. Drivers are preferred but not essential.
Location: Turriff, Aberdeenshire, caring for service users in their own homes. A driving license is beneficial but not essential.
Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend scheme: Receive £220 for introducing a family member or friend to VSA
- Investment in personal development and career through training
- Access to employee discounts
VSA is part of Granite Care Consortium, which provides quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care, supporting independence at home.
You will support clients with disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.
We welcome applications from motivated, compassionate candidates. Experience is preferred but not required; we also accept individuals seeking to start a career in Health & Social Care.
Extensive training and job satisfaction are additional benefits.
Successful applicants will support individuals in their homes.
Start your career with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To provide quality services that meet the needs of service users, following VSA standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals and updating records according to guidelines.
- Ensuring a safe environment by following health, safety, and security procedures, including medication management, and reporting incidents.
- Supporting service users with daily living activities, personal care, and promoting dignity and respect.
- Helping service users develop and maintain social networks and independence skills.
- Participating in developing, implementing, and reviewing personal care plans.
- Supporting service users through significant life changes or loss.
- Continuously developing knowledge and skills through training.
- Performing additional reasonable tasks within capabilities.
- Working within internal control systems to improve service quality.
- Communicating verbally and maintaining accurate records.
- Using basic IT skills (e.g., emails).
- Problem-solving, using initiative, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrating good interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
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