Support Worker - Angus Outreach

The Service

Our service provide a range of support across Abroath/Carnoustie/Monifieth. Providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and those who are experiencing mental health issues and substance misuse.

Our staff provide support to individuals within their own homes on an outreach basis working seven days a week depending on the needs of the people we support.

The Role

The role of Support Worker will include:

• Delivering a high standard of care for individuals in line with their outcome plans
• Providing support to individuals with day to day living in order to help people achieve positive outcomes in life
• Providing support and encouragement to enable our Service Users to participate and enjoy leisure and social activities
• Working as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care and support to individuals to help them to achieve their agreed individual outcomes
• Adhering to the standards laid down by the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and Hillcrest Futures Policies and Procedures

You Will

• Be a good communicator, both written and verbal
• Be able to support Service Users with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and attending various appointments
• Be organised with good time keeping skills
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care;
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to undertake required qualification for SSSC registration, SVQ level 2
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
• Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car