Support Worker (Craigielea Gardens) - ABC13807

Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Craigielea Gardens, Duration: Permanent, Part Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership .

This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £ 16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment. Job purpose/about the role Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes.

You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing. Part time permanent post available. The post consists of daytime shifts. 1 x 28.00 Based at Craigielea Gardens, Craigton Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7XW The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: Qualification required by SSSC Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable Full current UK Driving Licence (Responder service and some Care at Home posts only)   The postholder is able to demonstrate: The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti - discriminatory way The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager T he ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users' medication The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans The ability to meet deadlines Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad's The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner   About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected] . Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

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