Support Worker – Tain and Dingwall Day Services

Contract: 1x part time, temporary maternity cover position (10 months - 28 hours a week)

Are you a fun, caring and creative person who wants to help improve the quality of lives for people living with dementia in a therapeutic setting? Our support workers in our registered day services provide vital personalised support to individuals with a focus on maintaining skills and independence.

The post is a temporary maternity cover 28-hour contract split between Dingwall and Tain. The day services in North Highland are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to meet the needs of the service.

Our support workers deliver therapeutic activities with compassion and energy giving those attending the opportunity to engage with their peers and within their local community. Successful applicants will have a positive and empathetic approach to dementia.

You will require to have a full driving licence to enable you to drive between services and a car or access to a car which you may have to make use of from time to time for trips and outings would be preferable.

You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and attend training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Interview date: TBC