Support Worker

Job DescriptionBefore applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this Location: Kingswells Care HomeDuration: Permanent, Full Time 39.38 hours per week, to include alternate weekend working (includes enhanced rates for weekend work).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.RequirementsThe post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Qualification required by SSSCProtection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme memberTo have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicableResponsibilitiesThe post holder is expected to demonstrate:The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needsThe ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory wayThe ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service usersAn ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staffThe 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 managerThe IndividualPlease see Job Profile for further details