Special needs Work, Jobs in Aberdeen, Sct (with Salaries)

Support Worker - Westerton Crescent (Mental Health Services)
VSA —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
13d
Relief Support Worker
Real Life Options —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Southview Gardens
Penumbra —Torry/Ferryhill
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekends only
13d
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Peer) - Penumbra 365
Penumbra —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —Aberdeen
- £13.86 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
9d
Housing and Support Officer
Aberdeen City Council —Aberdeen
- £32,615 - £36,637 a year
- Temporary
- School
Sessional Childcare Practitioner
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland —Aberdeen
- £13.45 - £13.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Support Worker
Beannachar Ltd —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
8d
Part Time Support Worker - Aberdeen
Affinity Trust —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Pupil Support Assistant - Heathryburn School
Aberdeen City Council —Aberdeen
- £15.01 - £16.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- School
1d
Learning Support Assistant
OneSchool Global United Kingdom —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Referral programme
Bank Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —Aberdeen
- £13.86 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Residential Care and Education Support Worker
VSA —Peterculter
- From £27,276.60 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Peer)- Fife SLS
Penumbra —Torry/Ferryhill
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
13d
Student Complex Case Manager/Mental Health Adviser
RGU —Aberdeen
- £39,906 - £46,049 a year
- University
- Case management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
1d
Female carers
The Haque Household —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Support Worker - Scotland
Community Integrated Care —Westhill
- £13.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
6d
Senior Support Worker
Aberdeen City Council —Aberdeen City
- £16.50 an hour
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- School
5d
Support Worker - Care At Home Service
VSA —Aberdeen
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
13d
Team Manager
Aberdeen City Council —Aberdeen City
- £16.50 an hour
- Bachelor's degree
- School
5d

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Support Worker - Westerton Crescent (Mental Health Services)

VSA -
Aberdeen

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Job details

Permanent
£13.45 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

SSSC
IT
Food Hygiene Certificate

Full job description

VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our 17 Westerton Crescent (Housing with support / care at home - Mental Health Service) team as a Support Worker based in Aberdeen . This will be a Part-time, Permanent position supporting our service users and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

This rewarding role involves providing professional support to our service users and although prior experience would be welcome, it is not essential as full training on the job will be provided. We welcome applications from those working in social care currently as well as those who are seeking a change of direction and are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Working Pattern/Rota: Successful applicant will be set a fixed rolling rota which includes late and early shifts and alternative weekend working. Set sleepovers are also part of the rolling rota, for which an additional sleepover allowance will be paid per night.

Post status: Permanent – Part-time

Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour

We offer our Support 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

Service Information:

17 Westerton Crescent provides long term residential placements and 24 hour support for adults with ongoing and enduring mental health conditions and a physical disability. The main aim of the service is to promote the holistic recovery of the individuals through empowering their independence, daily living skills and personalised support.

Purpose of Role:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the ongoing needs of service users, whilst working within VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Communicating effectively with individuals in accordance with the standards and procedures, accessing and updating written and electronic records in keeping with guidelines.
Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with housekeeping, infection prevention control guidance, health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, reporting accidents/incidents, using e-mars system and safeguarding issues when appropriate.
Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their individual assessment of needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, safeguarding through trauma informed practice, meaningful activity and treating people with dignity and respect.
Supporting service users in developing and maintaining positive social networks and relationships from their own and the wider community.
Promoting and encouraging each service user to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, with reference to their individual risk assessments.
Participating in the development, implementation and review of the recovery support-based plans with service users.
Providing emotional support to service users when they experience change.
Candidate will be responsible for their continuous professional learning as per the SSSC registration. Candidates will receive a wide range of face-to-face and e-learning opportunities as well as in-house reflective practice.
Candidates must engage with supervision and appraisal procedures as well as staff meetings to improve and develop the service and VSA as a whole.
To support the services and service users, carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.

Qualifications/Training/Education:

Essential:

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Membership of the PVG scheme

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

Desirable:

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare

Food Hygiene certificate

Experience:

Experience of working in a busy environment

Experience of challenging behaviour

Experience of electronic care management system / e-mars

Experience of safer people handling

Key Skills/Aptitudes:

Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.

IT skills

Decision making abilities

Personal Qualities:

Approachable

Ethical / Non-judgemental

Team-worker

Health and Safety aware

Recovery Focused / Person centred

Organised and motivated

Resilient

Able to manage own time

Dependable and reliable

Other Job Requirements:

To comply with the registration and qualification requirements as laid down by the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and to strictly adhere to the SSSC Codes of Practice.

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