VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 155 years.
Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil 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 wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.
Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, helping change the lives of vulnerable people in your city. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our St Aubins Service as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This will be a Part-time position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: 28 hours per week
Rota: 4 shifts over 7 days incl late and early shifts, working every 2nd weekend and at least x 1 sleep over per week
Salary/Rate: £12.81 per hour
Experience required: Must have experience in supporting individuals with mental illness and challenging behaviour
Benefits
* Company pension
* Generous annual leave
* Refer a friend programme - Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
* Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
* Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
* Access to our employee discount scheme
Service Information
St Aubins is a rehab service for adults with Mental Health Problems, based on South Anderson Drive.
About the role
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users living in their own tenancies, promoting self-reliance and encouraging them to maintain and develop necessary skills to maximise their independence for living in the community within the context of identified Housing Support or Care at Home tasks.
Responsibilities
* Guiding and actively supporting Tenants in Housing Support tasks while they re-learn or maintain skills necessary for remaining in their Tenancy.
* Supporting service users as Tenants in their daily living through identified ‘Care at Home’ tasks.
* Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
* Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerized) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes.
* Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
* Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
* 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.
* 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.
If this role sounds like you, then click “Apply” and start your career journey with VSA today!
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