Support Worker

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for a Support Worker

About the Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our team in the Angus Outreach Service where we support vulnerable adults in the community with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, and Drug and Alcohol needs. The purpose of the role is to help maintain and promote independence. We are looking for individuals to work as part of a team with good communication skills and a desire to enhance day to day living skills for the people we support.

About the Role

The Support Worker may involve:

• Supporting individuals with their medication
• Accessing community-based resources
• Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
• Support to manage finances and money
• Maintain personal health and hygiene including personal care
• Support with other issues that arise
• Emotional support
• Promotion of positive mental health including coping strategies

About You

You will:

• Have a positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
• Have excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• Have the ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
• Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs
• Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
• Have flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work, and evenings
• Hold a valid UK Driver’s License with access to own vehicle is desirable

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available:Contributions = 5% Employee and 4% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:£50 towards chiropody and podiatry
• £60 towards dental care
• £75 towards the costs of eye related care
• £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
• £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
• £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing via the WeCare App by Canada Life
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

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Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.