Job Description:
Location: The Action Group, Granton Mains Ave
Post: Support Worker
Service: Housing & Community Support Services (HACSS)
Base: The Action Group, The Prentice Centre, Edinburgh (or regional base as set by line manager)
Line Managed by: Practice and Wellbeing Leader
Salary: Unqualified - £25,623.07-£26,151.80 per annum pro rata. Qualified - £26,151.80-£26,619.52 per annum pro rata. Casual rate: £12.60 per hour. Sleepover rate (if applicable): £100.80 per night.
Hours: Part-time to be discussed with the post holder.
Please note: Due to visa restrictions and our shift requirements, candidates on restricted visas may be offered a maximum of 15 hours per week.
The main purpose of this post is to provide a caring, efficient, and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Group’s Services.
Specific Duties:
* Practice the TAG Key Worker system.
* Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support at all times.
* Actively develop meaningful and trusting relationships with the people we support.
* Encourage independence in all daily living activities wherever possible.
* Promote people’s hobbies, interests, and activities, and encourage participation in all aspects of community life.
* Directly assist with personal care as required.
* Work with the people we support to maximize their ability to communicate effectively and promote self-advocacy wherever possible.
* Advocate on behalf of the people we support when needed.
* Work with relatives and carers of people we support.
* Find out about the wide range of local services, amenities, and organisations available to people we support.
* Participate flexibly in the various shift work patterns required by the needs of the people we support.
* Regularly undertake ‘sleepover’ or ‘waking night’ duties where required.
General Duties:
* Read, and work in accordance with, TAG’s Mission, Aims & Objectives, and current Business Plan.
* Manage own work time effectively.
* Keep on top of own paperwork and maintain effective and organised filing systems.
* Treat everyone with consideration and respect.
* Ensure prompt, polite, and clear communication.
* Keep up to date and comply with all applicable TAG policies and procedures.
* Promote and respect individual rights and responsibilities at all times.
* Retain the highest standards of confidentiality.
* Assist your manager and other work colleagues as appropriate and whenever possible.
* Take charge of own CPD (Continuous Professional Development).
Skills Needed:
The Action Group is a membership organisation with the twin aims of campaigning for, and providing, good community care services.
About The Company:
The Action Group was set up in 1976 by a group of parents and carers of people who had learning disabilities and other support needs.
Required Criteria:
* Shares our values - Equality, Inclusion, Flexibility, Person-Centred Support, Respecting differences.
* Practically-Minded - Can budget and manage a home – Assesses Risk Well – Plans stuff in advance - Responds well to challenging situations.
* A nice person - Listens - Interested in people - Patient and Calm - Fun - Caring and considerate.
* Good in a Team - Communicates well – Takes responsibility - Asks for advice - Helps others.
* Not afraid to think – Reflects on practice – Learns from experience – Puts self in other’s shoes - Suggests ideas.
* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
* This post requires PVG clearance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
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