Support Worker

The Service

The Alyth services include Airlie View and Burnside Court, both of which support those with additional support requirements within 24hour accommodation-based settings; and an outreach service which supports individuals in their own homes in Alyth and Blairgowrie. The individuals we support have a wide range of needs and abilities and we work in a person-centered way to assist them to achieve their outcomes.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will:

• Deliver a high standard of care for individuals in-line with their outcomes plans
• Provide holistic daily living support to individuals, including assistance with cooking, cleaning, budgeting and personal care; with a person-centered approach
• Provide support and encouragement to enable individuals to participate in and enjoy leisure, social and other meaningful activities

You Will

• Have a positive flexible attitude
• Be a good communicator, both written and verbal
• Have good time-keeping and organisational skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Have the right values, behaviours and attitude to work effectively with individuals who require care and support
• Possess an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
• Have a UK drivers Licence

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Sleepover rate of £108 per night
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)