Relief Support Worker Nights - Adult Services
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Relief Support Worker Nights - Adult Services
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have an exciting opportunity available to join our Adult Services as a Night Support Worker based in Aberdeen. Applicants MUST have experience with Night Work, Lone Working in a care setting.
Hours: Relief
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Location: Aberdeen
Benefits
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme - Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
- Access to our employee discount scheme
Purpose of Job
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
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