support worker

As a support worker, you will support people to achieve their ambitions and live as independent a life as possible both at home and in the community. Previous experience in a support role is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given. Most importantly, we are looking for people who share our values, are kind, compassionate, and are committed to creating positive, lasting impact for the people we support. We have a mix of Full-Time and Part-Time Roles available currently Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide support that positively impacts the person we support's health and wellbeing
• Contribute and implement support plans
• Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
  
  We are looking for a hard working and enthusiastic support worker to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about a career in social care who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff., Empathetic and Patient
• Compassionate
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Ability to engage in continuous development, including formal learning
• Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service and care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
• A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
• Understanding of benefits and budgeting support
• Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
• Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
• Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
• Ability to drive due to rural outreach locations
• A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.
  
  £12.63-12.88 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 12 hours ago
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day Why work with us? At Care Support Scotland caring isn't just a job - it's who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility - Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan - supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave - 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover - 2x annual salary