Support Assistant

Job Description

Day Services support adults aged 16 and over with learning disabilities to engage in meaningful and enriching activities. We provide person-centred support tailored to individuals with a range of needs including those with profound multiple learning disabilities and those with complex care needs.

There is an 18 hour and a 36.25 hour Support Assistant post available.

Our team has the knowledge and understanding necessary to deliver high-quality support that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing. We are committed to each person reaching their full potential, while encouraging active participation in their local community and fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.

You will:

• Support people with a range of needs, including complex and
• Support people with a range of needs, including complex and profound disabilities
• Help deliver fun, structured day activities tailored to individual
• Help deliver fun, structured day activities tailored to individual interests
• Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing
• Support with personal care where required
• Encourage community participation and social inclusion

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team, shaping a positive culture, supporting adults and young people through daily activities where care truly makes a difference. If you are passionate about improving the lives of adults and young people with learning disabilities and want to be part of an inspiring team in Aberdeenshire, we would love to hear from you.

Job location: Deeside - Aboyne.

Informal enquiries to Karen Sell – 07570 950145

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Requirements

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This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

Qualification of SVQ Level 2 in Social Services & Healthcare is required (or willingness to work towards in required timeframe).

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.