Support Worker - Balmedie

Inspire has been supporting adults with learning disabilities in Aberdeenshire for over 30 years and today operates a range of services in the area, enabling local people with additional support needs to get the most out of life.

We currently have a vacancy for a part time Support Worker, 28 hours per week, within our two-person, autism-specific service, situated in the village of Balmedie around eight miles from Aberdeen.

Our Balmedie service is currently home to two men, aged between 35-45, who have a broad range of interests including walking, swimming, ice-skating, eating out, reflexology, visits to sensory rooms, music therapy, recycling and many more.

As a Support Worker you will participate in household tasks, including cleaning, cooking and washing while encouraging those who live in the service to join in. You will also accompany them on outings within the local community, help with the administration of medication and provision of quality personal care and support both men to achieve their desired outcomes. Due to the location of the service, holding a full driver’s licence is desirable.

Although our work can be challenging it is also immensely rewarding as Support Workers play a vital role in developing and maintaining the important life skills and encouraging the participation and integration required for the people we support to flourish and get the best out of life.

Could This Be The Job For You?

Whilst some experience is desirable you don’t need to have worked in social care previously to apply – Inspire is more interested in your values and transferable skills. We will ensure you go through a comprehensive induction and training programme before your first shift and support you to achieve a funded SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care (SCQF level 7) qualification.

There are plenty of other benefits that come with working for Inspire at Balmedie as well – apart from getting to know and spending lots of time with the gentlemen who live there.

Permanent Inspire Support Workers receive up to £11 an hour - with a sleepover rate of £87.20; there is a competitive sick pay entitlement, generous life assurance policy, company pension contribution, the option to buy annual leave and a £200 Refer a Friend scheme.

If you have a caring nature, and are respectful, compassionate, nurturing and inclusive, then we would love you to join our team at Balmedie and help us continue supporting the two gentlemen who call the service home to live a fulfilled and happy lives.