Job Description
Support WorkersSalary: £12.60 per hour + BenefitsService : Shawburn (Residential Small Group Living)Hours: Various hours available (full time and part time)Requirements : Driving License requiredLocation: Monkton Road, Prestwick, KA9 1ARShawburn is a residential service based in Prestwick, Ayrshire and is home to up to nine residents who are supported in many different ways to lead the life they choose and our team are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential and achieve their ambitions.Many of the people living in Shawburn have active social lives and are supported to access community resources such as college, voluntary work, local shops, restaurants, pubs, Hansel services, theatre and the cinema.A current driving license is essential for this post along with flexibility to work a rota which includes 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, sleepovers and weekends.Other essential criteria for the post include:Excellent interpersonal skillsGood team working, problem solving and delegation skillsThe ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusionA commitment to the enhancement of social inclusion opportunities for people with additional needsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAn enthusiastic attitude to developing their skills in Social CareRespect for diversityThe ability to attain registration with regulatory bodiesBasic IT skillsThe following criteria are also desirable but not essential:Experience of working with people with additional needsExperience of managing challenging behaviourUnderstanding of social care legislation and best practiceExperience of contributing effectively to support plans and risk assessmentsA Social Care qualification or equivalentThese posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.Hansel is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.TPBN1_UKTJ