VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our team as a Support Worker within Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: 21 and 28 hours per week Available
Rota/Working Pattern: Working 3 or 4 days over 7 days, including every second weekend working. The working hours are from 8am-12pm with a 1 hours unpaid lunch break, returning to work for 1pm-4pm.
Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
Based in Sheddocksley, Bressay Brae Sheltered Housing, offers residents outstanding care by our dedicated team of Support Workers, and we are currently seeking to add to our team.
You will provide a professional, caring and effective service to those within our care. In return, you will be provided with extensive training opportunities and as an accredited SVQ centre, we can provide support to help gain qualifications. You will be joining a supportive team who are passionate about positively changing the lives of those within our care. Prior experience is welcome but consideration will also be given to those looking to join the social care sector, who posses our shared values of empathy and care for others. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Daily welfare check
Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans using an online care management system
Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours
Supporting Tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, Sign posting where appropriate
Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities
Supporting good relationships between landlords & tentants, supporting contact with landlord for repairs to property
Assisting with security of building while on shift, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and reported as required & that all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, including any risk assessments as required, fire safety checks, alarm & emergency call system testing
Responding in the event of an emergency whilst on shift
Provide up to date information & advice to tenants/carers in relation to applicable benefits & where necessary provide support to tenants with the completion of benefit applications
Undertake any other duties which may arise provided they are within the post-holders
capabilities
Support & mentor new & relief staff
Developing one’s knowledge & practice through participation in training & development activities, in line with organisational policy & required SSSC registration