Support Worker - Very Sheltered Housing Services

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

Communication Record Keeping Basic IT Skills Problem Solving Organizational Skills Personal Care Medication Management Risk Assessment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Support Worker - Very Sheltered Housing Services

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Support/Care Worker for Broomhill Park and Cloverfield Grove Service (Very Sheltered Housing/Care at Home) in Aberdeen. Part-time permanent position. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Hours: 28hrs, 25.5hrs, 18hrs, 12hrs per week. Rota includes early/evening shifts and every 2nd weekend.

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.

Personal Qualities

  • Ability to communicate verbally with individuals
  • Ability to write short reports
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Basic IT skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Using initiative
  • Ability to remain calm
  • Organisational Skills
  • Good Interpretation skills

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
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