Support Worker - Park Street (Sheltered Housing)

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.

At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our team as a Support Worker within Park Street Sheltered Housing, VSA at Home Service. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Hours: One 11 hours per week contract and one 15 hours per week contract

Rota/Working Pattern: Working 3 or 4 shifts over 7 days, including every second weekend working. The working hours are from 9am-1pm Monday – Friday and 9am-12pm Saturday - Sunday.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
• Access to our employee discount scheme through blue light card

Based in Aberdeen City Centre, Park Street Sheltered Housing, offers residents outstanding care by our dedicated team of Support Workers, and we are currently seeking to add to our team.

You will provide a professional, caring and effective service to those within our care. In return, you will be provided with extensive training opportunities and as an accredited SVQ centre, we can provide support to help gain qualifications. You will be joining a supportive team who are passionate about positively changing the lives of those within our care. Prior experience is welcome but consideration will also be given to those looking to join the social care sector, who posses our shared values of empathy and care for others. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.

Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Daily welfare check

Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans using an online care management system

Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours

Supporting Tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, Sign posting where appropriate

Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities

Supporting good relationships between landlords & tenants, supporting contact with landlord for repairs to property

Assisting with security of building while on shift, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and reported as required & that all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, including any risk assessments as required, fire safety checks, alarm & emergency call system testing

Responding in the event of an emergency whilst on shift

Provide up to date information & advice to tenants/carers in relation to applicable benefits & where necessary provide support to tenants with the completion of benefit applications

Undertake any other duties which may arise provided they are within the post-holders
capabilities

Support & mentor new & relief staff

Developing one’s knowledge & practice through participation in training & development activities, in line with organisational policy & required SSSC registration

Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.

Have Basic I.T Skills and an ability to maintain accurate records

If this role sounds of interest to you, then apply today!