Support Worker

Hillcrest are recruiting Support Workers

Various hours are available each week ranging from 16hrs - 39hrs

The Service

Tullideph provides a range of care and support for adults with learning disabilities. Support is provided to individuals within a residential setting and on an outreach basis in Dundee to individuals within their own homes. Support is provided 24 hours per day within the residential part of the service and Outreach is provided from 7.30am – 10pm.

The service provides practical support to people to in their own tenancy, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. The service also provides support to help people participate in social community based activities and access resources in the community relevant to their care and support needs.

The Role

To support the individuals with;

• Personal care, including toileting, bathing, showering and dressing
• Medication support such as administering medication
• Attending medical appointments
• Emotional and behavioural support
• Accessing local community and supporting with social activities
• Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
• Support to manage finances and money.

You will

You will have;

• A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
• Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
• Flexibility with shifts patterns; weekend work and sleepovers are a requirement of this post
• Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

Company Benefits

• Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £113.40 a night
• Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts
• Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
• Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
• Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
• Supportive management - committed to supporting Personal and Professional development
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.