Job Title
Relief Support Practitioner | Care at Home Service
Reporting to
Team Leaders and Service Manager
Work Hours
Flexible working, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
Salary
£13.46 per hour plus annual leave allowance.
Location
Field‑based working across Aberdeen City (base office Bridge of Don).
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in the provision of a high standard of person‑led care and support for service users in their own homes, in line with individual care plans and risk assessments, organisational policies, national standards, codes of practice and legislation.
* To understand the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of the service users, including a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
* To provide a wide range of domiciliary care including personal and continence care, managing medication, household tasks and meal preparation as agreed in individual care plans
* An understanding of palliative and end‑of‑life care
* An understanding of working with vulnerable elderly people
* Working to a person‑centred and enabling approach
* To observe and promote the service user’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
* To actively support other Support Practitioners
* To undertake the tasks detailed in the service user’s care and support plan using trauma‑informed practices
* To encourage the independence and motivation of the service user and foster improved levels of self‑sufficiency
* To provide input into the care and support plans alongside the service user
* To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
* To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service user
* To establish and maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with service users, families and multi‑disciplinary teams
* To ensure the living environment for the service user is as safe as possible, whilst respecting the service user’s choice and rights
Job Purpose
The Care at Home team is looking for caring, compassionate and motivated people to join a growing team. The role offers agreed flexibility in working hours and extensive training to support development and job satisfaction.
Essential Requirements
* A minimum qualification of N/SVQ3 in Adult Health and Social Care, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., nursing) or equivalent experience with a willingness to work towards SVQ3.
* Literacy and numeracy at a level to maintain all appropriate paperwork and report writing.
* Ability to use a smartphone app and computer applications such as Word.
* Proven track record in a similar role.
Systems
* Maintenance of records – Utilisation of PASS to record all information in relation to Service User Case Management.
* Team meeting attendance.
* Office 365 and IT platforms.
Quality Standards
* Working to the appropriate Care Inspectorate standards.
* Working to the appropriate Scottish Social Services Council standards.
* Working to the appropriate Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator standards.
* Working to the appropriate Aberdeen Cyrenians standards and working in partnership with the commissioner.
* Working to the appropriate Environmental Health standards.
General Terms of Reference
* Work on own and as part of teams within Aberdeen Cyrenians and with partnership organisations.
* Maximise own performance and contribution.
* Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures and other requirements pertaining to the service.
* Maintain the good reputation of the organisation.
* Keep abreast of developments and legislation relevant to the service’s range of activities.
* Seek to improve knowledge and skills by both formal and informal means.
* Carry out other relevant work commensurate with the post as required.
Aims, Values and Behaviours
* Respect and work in accordance with the core values and behaviours of the organisation.
* Respect and promote the Equality and Diversity Policy in daily work.
* Take care of own health and safety and that of others affected by actions at work.
* Co‑operate with employers and co‑workers to meet legal requirements.
* Raise any specific queries or concerns regarding workplace with line manager or health and safety representative.
Benefits
* Comprehensive training through our online Learning Management System.
* Opportunity to pursue on‑the‑job qualifications and career progression.
* Online timesheets and expenses.
* Living Wage Foundation accredited employer – pay reviewed annually each April.
* Bike to Work Scheme and an Employee Assistance programme.
* A warm and friendly team environment where everyone is valued.
* Mileage paid at the national rate.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity – exclusion has no place in our workplaces. We guarantee an interview to candidates who have lived experience within the areas we support and those who are care‑experienced, subject to meeting the minimum criteria for the role.
Legal Requirements
All employees must register with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme operated by Disclosure Scotland. This role is not subject to sponsorship; applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Closing Date
Monday, 18th May 2026.
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