Support Worker ( Additional Support Needs)
Our Mission is to create a community where Children and Young Adults can live, learn and work in an integrated community based on mutual respect and unfolding of individual potential. We are one of six vibrant Camphill communities in and around Aberdeen, offering unique living and working opportunities for a fulfilling life.
Service: Residential Care Homes
Line Manager: House Co-ordinator
Salary: £26208.00 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (day shift only, shifts can be from 7am with late shifts ending at 9pm - 8 hour shifts)
Job Dimensions: To actively promote the rights of children and young people as individuals and provide them with high quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team, to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas where they can develop.
This post requires:
1 - 2 years' experience of working with additional support needs (children and/or adults)
SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards a suitable qualification to meet SSSC requirements)
SSSC registration with/without conditions
PVG membership for work with children and vulnerable adults
Have current Protection of Vulnerable Groups knowledge and understanding
Desirable for post:
Further professional development or training in social pedagogy or education, e.g. SVQ level 3 or higher, social pedagogy or education based training
Previous working/volunteering experience in a Camphill setting
Hold a clean and current driving licence
Employee Benefits include:
Competitive Salary and Career progression
Company Pension Scheme
Vivup employee benefit platform
Tusker Car Scheme
Occupational Health & Mental Health Wellbeing Support.
Employee Referral scheme
Bike2 Work scheme
Discounted Gym membership
32 Days annual leave
Wide variety of accredited in-house and external training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,208.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Physical Setting:
Residential home
Shift:
8 hour shift
Application question(s):
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
Support Environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
SVQ Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person