Support Worker - Aberdeenshire (Cruden Bay)

About the service

Based in the lovely village of Cruden Bay, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. Due to the people’s sensory impairments and learning disabilities, you will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication.

Due to the wide range of activities the individuals participate in, as well as the rural location of the service, a full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Shift patterns

We are recruiting for Support Workers offering 36 hours or 24 hours per week. The shift times within this service are:

• 7am - 4pm
• 4pm - 10pm
• 10am - 8pm
• 8am - 5pm
• 5pm - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)
• 8am - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)

You will be expected to work a mix of these shift patterns, including weekends, on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

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:

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.
• You must be flexible in your approach to the noted shift pattern.