Peripatetic Support and Development Worker
Location: Covering multiple services- Kirkintilloch, Dalmuir & Dalmarnock
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £22,932 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About the Role: 21HSC are recruiting for a Peripatetic Support and Development Worker on behalf of organisation providing care and support services. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of adults (16+) with learning disabilities or additional support needs. The service offers day opportunities where individuals are supported to learn and develop a variety of independent living skills.
The successful candidate will promote independence, well-being, and inclusion through both one-to-one and group support, ensuring that each individual is empowered to achieve their goals.
Role and Responsibilities: Provide respectful support that promotes dignity, choice, and control.
Motivate and encourage individuals to achieve personal goals.
Act as a key worker for several service users, completing accurate records and reviews.
Support with personal care needs when required.
Plan and deliver activities such as cookery, crafts, and gardening.
Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with individuals, colleagues, and visitors.
Promote person-centred approaches across all services.
Contribute to team meetings, training, and development days.
Understand and follow safeguarding legislation, policies, and reporting procedures.
Work in line with professional codes of practice.
Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Service Coordinator.
Essential Skills and Attributes: Minimum of 1 years experience in a care or support role (ideally with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong record-keeping and organisational abilities.
Ability to work independently using initiative, and collaboratively as part of a team.
Confident in using technology for recording and sharing information.
Approachable, respectful, and committed to promoting equality and inclusion.
Desired Skills and Attributes: SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent).
Full driving licence.
Experience of key working and support planning.
Knowledge of person-centred approaches.
Experience of working with families or carers of service users.
Additional Information: PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
Training and professional development opportunities will be provided.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV. Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frame at 21 Health and Social Care.
Interview Process:
Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a teams call/face to face with 21HSC staff then an in person interview at the organisation.
21 Health and Social Care Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
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