Support Workers

Hansel; Abergele; On-site

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed over the festive period from 5pm 23/12/24 until 9am 03/01/25. We will get back to you as quickly as possible when the support desk reopens.

Ref no: 406991

Published: 18/12/2024

Closes: 29/01/2025

Location: Monkton Road, Prestwick, KA9 1AR

Rate: £12 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 8 hours per day

Support Workers

Salary: £12 per hour

Requirements: Female only*, Driving License required

Shawburn is a residential service based in Prestwick, Ayrshire, and is home to up to nine residents who are supported in many different ways to lead the life they choose. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential and achieve their ambitions.

Many of the people living in Shawburn have active social lives and are supported to access community resources such as college, voluntary work, local shops, restaurants, pubs, Hansel services, theatre, and the cinema.

A current driving license and experience are essential for this post, along with flexibility to work a rota that includes 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, sleepovers, and weekends.

Essential Criteria for the Post:

1. Good team working, problem solving, and delegation skills
2. The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion
3. A commitment to enhancing social inclusion opportunities for people with additional needs
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills
5. An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
6. The ability to attain registration with regulatory bodies
7. Basic IT skills

Desirable Criteria:

1. Experience of managing challenging behaviour
2. Understanding of social care legislation and best practice
3. Experience of contributing effectively to support plans and risk assessments
4. A Social Care qualification or equivalent

These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Hansel is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.

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