Support Worker - Peterhead

About the service

Based in Peterhead, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. Both gentlemen are blind and require support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and day-to-day management of finances and medication.

Due to the variety of activities the individuals take part in, as well as some of the rural locations they visit, a full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Shift patterns

The shift times for this service are:

• 7:30am - 4pm
• 4pm - 7:30am including sleepover (sleepover paid at normal hourly rate)

Mid shifts (typically around 5 hours) to support activities and outings. These vary depending on the individuals plans for the day, and can take place during afternoons or evenings.

You will be expected to work a mixture of all 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