Support Worker

Hillcrest Futures
Dundee
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
Job description

If you’re looking for a new challenge with job satisfaction that will be hard to beat then you better keep reading! We have an opportunity to work within our Pitkerro Court Outreach Service supporting adults with a variety of additional support needs such as mental health issues, learning disability, autism, ADHD and alcohol issues.

The Role

As a support worker you will:

  • Help people with all aspects of daily life, including personal care (which may include intimate personal care).
  • Support with all aspects of medication.
  • Support with cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and shopping.
  • Assist individuals with emotional, behavioral, and personal safety support.
  • Provide emotional support and assist with the recovery process.
  • Promote positive mental health and develop constructive coping strategies.
  • Provide social support including accessing community-based resources and planning for leisure activities.
  • Explore opportunities for meaningful employment.

In this role, you have the brilliant opportunity to give new experiences to the people you are supporting.

You should

  • Be cheerful, caring, and reliable. You will smile a lot, be able to chat about a wide range of topics, and make a positive difference to someone’s day.
  • Have a good sense of humor.
  • Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Work as part of a team and be required to carry out sleepover and waking night shifts.
  • Undertake a key working role that includes administrative tasks and IT skills.
  • Show transferable skills relating to care.
  • Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.
  • Obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

  • Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night.
  • Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts.
  • Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary.
  • Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings.
  • Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers.
  • Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

We are looking to recruit employees for our Edinburgh Services located in Edinburgh: Oxgangs, St Johns Hill, and Lauriston In Leith.

Our services provide twenty-four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs. These individuals may have experienced trauma, exclusion, and stigma in their lives.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

  • Have a person-centred and trauma-informed approach.
  • Be skilled at building trusting relationships.
  • Have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach.
  • Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf.
  • Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support, or respond to health emergencies.

You Will

  • Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do.
  • Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working.
  • Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role.
  • Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this.
  • Obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

About the Benefits

  • Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night.
  • Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts.
  • Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary.
  • Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings.
  • Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers.
  • Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Are you an experienced Finance leader who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!

We have an exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our Head of Finance on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to our Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the management and development of our Finance function, ensuring the provision of accurate, reliable, and timely financial information and analysis to support our organisation in its activities. This is a varied role which encompasses many aspects within our Finance department.

Location

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee, or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee, or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the delivery of Cornerstone's strategic, operational, and departmental plans.

You'll assist our Director of Finance to establish and maintain effective financial management and business support to ensure that appropriate financial policies and management information systems are in place to guarantee ongoing stability and growth.

Providing an accounting service to all departments and areas within Cornerstone, you'll combine your accounting skills with effective financial management to provide concise communications to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

You'll have responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial reporting and monthly written reports analysing performance and mitigation steps where necessary. You'll also support the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring reports, forecasts, and annual accounts.

Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About You

What we'll need you to bring:

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
  • Recognised chartered accountancy CCAB qualification.
  • Knowledge and experience of the legal and charitable framework.
  • Experience of leading, developing, and managing a Finance team to deliver high quality and service within a similar type or size of organisation.
  • Proven experience in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Good analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to understand and carry out complex numerical and financial calculations and analyse data.
  • The ability to transfer strategy into operational and departmental work plans.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work.
  • Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and simultaneously managing several initiatives.
  • The ability to identify quality processes and procedures with the ability to communicate these clearly verbally and in writing.

About Us

Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence, and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims:

  • To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs.
  • To be the best employer in social care in Scotland.
  • To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply today with your CV and cover letter, we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview in person at our Dundee office on Friday 29th November 2024.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Clannalba Service is on the lookout for a Senior Autism Practitioner to join our fun, supportive, and friendly team. Located in the beautiful village of Lamington, we provide essential care and support to nine autistic adults. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with direct support, ensuring high-quality care aligned with Social Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Mentor: Provide guidance, coaching, and reflective sessions to support staff, sharing your autism expertise to enhance the quality of care.
  • Direct Support: Be actively involved in the day-to-day support of individuals, ensuring that their needs and wishes are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to implement personalized support plans.
  • Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of care through regular assessments and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Recruitment & Development: Play a key role in the recruitment process, identifying and nurturing talent to strengthen our team.
  • On-Call Rotation: Take part in an on-call rota, ensuring the service operates smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in autism support, with demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • A strong understanding of Social Care Standards.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

Join us and take the next step in your career, leading a dedicated team and making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work. We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.

  • Exceptional training and career development opportunities.
  • The chance to lead a values-driven team committed to the highest standards of care.
  • 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service).
  • Sector-leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ and LMC.
  • A supportive work environment where your input is valued.
  • Non-contributory life assurance scheme.
  • Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%).
  • Discount platform.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism covers all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure, and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude, and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part-time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

  • Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
  • We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.
  • Relief/Casual pay rate - £12 per hour.

Candidates must be caring, motivated, and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include:

  • Employer contributory pension scheme.
  • Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity.
  • Paid annual leave entitlement.
  • Regular paid supervision sessions.
  • Regular paid training and development opportunities.
  • Daytime Monday to Friday working.
  • Working for a well-established small organisation where person-centred values are at the core.
  • Free 24/7 access to employee support app.
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