Support Worker - ABC13723

Job Purpose

Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.

Post Holder Needs To Hold

• As a minimum qualification required by SSSC
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member
• To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
• Full current UK Driving Licence (Responder service and some Care at Home posts only)

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
• The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
• The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
• An ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
• The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
• The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users' medication
• The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad's
• The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner