š Live-In Support Worker š
š Location: Edinburgh
š Job Type: Full-Time, Live-In
š Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off - Please note that you will initially work different hours to accommodate training and shadow shifts as part of your induction for approx. 4 weeks, prior to commencing live-in Support Worker hours.
Special Requirements: Female only.* Exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1. Male Support Workers are welcome to apply to any of our other services. Driving License required.
We are looking for female Live In Support Workers, both full-time and part-time, to provide support in Ormiston, including sleepover shifts. The role involves supporting a woman who uses a wheelchair and has access to her own mobility vehicle. Ormiston is accessible via the 113 bus, which runs daily.
The person we support also has a pet rabbit, so part of the role will include assisting them with its care and wellbeing.
Please note: Due to visa restrictions and our shift requirements, candidates on restricted visas may be offered a maximum of 15 hours per week
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
This is an annualised contract for 4014.78 hours per annum. Total starting salary for Ā£54,001.89, per annum (Ā£34,364.84 for support hours plus Ā£19,637.05 for sleep overs)
About Us:
At The Action Group, we're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives. We provide exceptional care and support to individuals, promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing, fostering independence, and encouraging active participation in community life. We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Live-In Support Workers to join our team in Edinburgh and help us transform lives!
Main Purpose:
The main purpose of this post is to provide a caring, efficient, and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Groupās services. This includes assisting people to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various support activities in a way that enriches their opportunities and promotes choice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Coordination: Practise the TAG Key Worker system by organising support plans and case reviews, ensuring effective handovers between staff, and maintaining comprehensive records and case files.
* Wellbeing Promotion: Support individuals to maintain acceptable levels of self-care, conduct risk assessments, and promote overall physical and emotional wellbeing.
* Relationship Building: Develop meaningful and trusting relationships, helping individuals gain insight into their behaviour, attitudes, and reactions.
* Encouraging Independence: Foster independence in daily living activities such as housework, food preparation, and household administration, providing support only when necessary.
* Activity and Community Engagement: Promote hobbies, interests, and participation in community life, including organising and accompanying individuals on day trips and activities.
* Personal Care: Assist with personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
* Communication Support: Enhance individuals' communication skills and promote self-advocacy.
* Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of individuals with external organisations regarding benefits, education, tenancy, and employment.
* Family and Carer Collaboration: Work with relatives and carers, arranging support plans and dealing with concerns, ensuring their significant role in the individualās life.
* Local Resource Utilisation: Identify and utilise local services, amenities, and organisations to support individuals.
* Group and Individual Support: Provide support to both individuals and groups, tailored to their specific needs.
Working Hours:
* 7 days on / 7 days off: Enjoy a balanced schedule with 7 consecutive working days followed by 7 days off.
* Daily Schedule: Work from 7 am to 11pm with a two-hour unpaid break (14 hours total per day).
* Sleepover: Immediately followed by a sleepover from 11 pm to 7 am (8 hours).
Qualifications:
* Experience in support work or a similar role preferred.
* Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving the lives of others.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Willingness to participate in physical activities and community events.
Benefits:
* š° Competitive salary
* š Comprehensive training and development programmes
* š¤ Supportive and collaborative work environment
* š Opportunities for career advancement
* š Accommodation provided during working weeks
Join us at The Action Group and be part of a team that values and uplifts individuals, fostering a community of care and support. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! š
About The Role
Specific Duties
* Practice the TAG Key Worker system. For example, organising support plans / case reviews as required for individual people we support with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective handovers between staff, and maintaining records, case files etc.
* Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support at all times (eg. supporting people to maintain acceptable and adequate levels of self-care, carrying out risk assessments, etc)
* Actively develop meaningful and trusting relationships with the people we support (eg. helping people to gain insight into their own behaviour, attitudes and reactions)
* Encourage independence in all daily living activities wherever possible, and support them with this only when necessary (e.g. housework, food preparation, household admin etc)
* Promote peopleās hobbies, interests and activities, and encourage participation in all aspects of community life. For support workers in the Children and Adults in Transition Services this may include organising day trips and activities with young people as required, as well as accompanying them to sporting activities such as swimming, and participating in these activities as appropriate.
* Directly assist with the 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 (e.g. liaising with external organisations regarding benefits, education, tenancy and employment etc)
* Work with relatives and carers of people we support (e.g. arranging support plans, dealing with complaints and frustrations, etc) and help to ensure that relatives have a significant role in the personās life wherever possible and appropriate.
* Find out about the wide range of local services, amenities and organisations available to people we support.
* Work with both individuals and groups of in all of the above, according to need
* Participate flexibly in the various shift work patterns required by the needs of the people we support (including regular working outwith weekday office hours; for example, in the evening and at weekends, where applicable)
* Regularly undertake āsleepoverā or āwaking nightā duties where required
* From time-to-time, the postholder may be asked to cover short-term absences of Support Workers in other teams.
General Duties (these are applicable to all The Action Group staff)
* Read, and work in accordance with, TAGās 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, as appropriate to the specific job role
* Treat everyone with consideration and respect
* Ensure prompt, polite and clear communication (whether responding to a query from a member of staff or a complaint from person we support)
* Keep up to date and comply with all applicable TAG policies and procedures (covering everything from personal Health & Safety to Care Commission Standards)
* Promote and respect individual rights and responsibilities at all time
* Retain the highest standards of confidentiality, as appropriate to the specific role
* Assist your manager and other work colleagues as appropriate and whenever possible
* Take charge of own CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and contribute to TAG maintaining the Investors In People standard
* Be responsible for own work life balance (e.g. taking annual leave at regular intervals, etc)
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
Our History
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. They began by campaigning for better services for the people they cared about in the local area of Leith and Restalrig. This group, who all lived in the north east of Edinburgh, took the name Area 5 Action Group from the Social Work Departmentās area in which they lived.
Providing and Improving Learning Disability Care for Over 45 Years
The Action Group was, and continues to be, a membership organisation with the twin aims of campaigning for, and providing, good community care services. In 1976, services and supports in the community were few and far between and large institutions and hospitals, like Gogarburn in Edinburgh, were the main service for children and adults.
Locally, The Area 5 Action Group ran a high profile political and media campaign to get learning disability and support needs on the agenda. It also explored ways to develop service-provision
By 1985, now called The North Edinburgh Action Group, membership had grown and service users came from all over Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian.
By 1992, with development plans focussing across an even wider area, a further name change to The Action Group was made.
Over the years the Action Group has been at the forefront of campaigning for and providing high quality community services.
Company Culture
The Vision
That Families caring for a person and individuals who have support needs and/or Learning Disability encounter no barriers to their chosen lifestyle, are able to follow a path of choice and can enrich their opportunities.
The Mission
To Value, listen and involve people so that our every action is judged to be the best.
The Values
An ordinary life includes the 5 accomplishments which derives from the work of John O'Brien.
These values are at the heart of the organisation.
People accessing our services should have:
Community presence - Relationships
Competency - Respect - Choice
Company Benefits
Looking to make a difference?
Make a difference in your community and in peopleās lives by becoming a support worker with us!
Your goal will be to help people with additional support needs to gain or maintain their independence, and going about their lives in general, to support with work, health and wellbeing, or attending and participating in activities.
HSF Health Plans for The Action Group Full-time & Part-time employees
HSF Perkbox - HSF Assist
Accredited Living Wage Employer
Good annual leave entitlements
Travel time payable where applicable
Ongoing support, training and development opportunities
Pension
Blue Light Card
Blue Light Card, On the job learning
Salary
Not disclosed