Support Worker- Care at Home

5 months ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom VSA Full time

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 hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a **Support Worker** based in **Aberdeen**. We have relief/contracted hours available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits**.**

**Hours: Relief work and contracted hours available. (Various, we are flexible)**

**Location: BRIDGE OF DON area, caring for service users in their own home. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Willing walkers welcome.**

**Salary: £11.10 per hour
**We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme

VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centered, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.

You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.

You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.

Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.

Start your career journey with VSA today

**Purpose of Job**:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

**Main Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

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