Female Support Worker - Aberdeen

About the service

We’re recruiting a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker* to join a small team supporting two individuals in their own home in the Northfield area of Aberdeen.

Both individuals are deaf and have a learning disability, and we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting them to live full, active, and independent lives.

About the role

• You’ll provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs. This includes:
• Supporting with medication, personal care, and household tasks
• Assisting with appointments and financial support
• Encouraging and supporting a wide range of activities such as swimming, football, discos, arts and crafts, horse riding, and even holidays abroad

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence (essential for supporting individuals to activities and appointments)
• A flexible approach and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential – values and willingness to learn are key

Typical shifts

You will be required to work a mix of the following shifts:

• 10am – 10am (includes sleepover)
• 10am – 3pm
• 4pm – 9pm
• 8am – 4pm
• 4pm – 8am (includes sleepover)

Please note: shift times may vary slightly to accommodate the individuals’ schedules. Sleepovers are paid at regular hourly rate.

What you will need to succeed

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

Please note and consider before applying:

• This is a Female Support Worker role. For this position, female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.