Senior Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom British Red Cross Full time

**Senior Community Support Worker**

**Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with travel around the area**
**Salary: £23,590 per annum**

**Hours: 35 per week (Service runs across 7 days, typically working every second weekend)**
**Contract: Permanent**

**Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (business mileage reimbursed) ; ability to travel throughout the area is essential**

**SSSC Registration: Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required within 3 months of starting the role.**

**_The British Red Cross in Aberdeen is launching a brand new Discharge to Assess service...._**

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Join the British Red Cross as a **Senior Community Support Worker**— working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll drive service excellence, mentor staff, and ensure every service user receives the highest standard of care. You’ll also play a key role in overseeing service quality through practice observations, user feedback, and support plan audits. Step up and help shape a stronger, more caring community.

**What does a typical day in the life of a Senior Community Support Worker involve?**

- Maximising independence through coordinating care at home.
- Providing compassionate care in accordance with Care Inspectorate regulations, making a real difference in service users' lives.
- Collaborating with the team to maintain optimal staffing levels and adapt work plans to evolving needs.
- Empowering individuals by connecting them to additional resources and services, while also mentoring and assisting fellow team members.

**What do you need to be a successful Senior**Community Support Worker**?**

- **Preferred qualifications**: National 5 level education, SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and a PDA in Supervision.
- **Flexible approach**:Willingness to work according to duty rotas.
- **Leadership**: Ability to take responsibility for the overall running of the service in the absence of a senior staff member.
- **Travel**:Ability to travel throughout the area as required.
- **Compliance**:Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting the role.

**In return for your commitment and expertise, what will you get?**

- **Holidays**:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- **Pension scheme**:Up to 6% contributory pension.
- **Flexible working**:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- **Learning & Development**:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- **Discounts**:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- **Wellbeing Assistance**:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- **Team Working**:Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
- **Cycle2Work**:Lease a bicycle through the scheme**.**
- **Season ticket loan**:Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

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