Support Worker

Support Worker - Drivers Licence Required Location : Blantyre. Salary : £9 per hour. Contract: 21 Hours Per Week. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established team, improving the lives of an individual and supporting and challenging each other to provide the best possible service. You will be part of a team offering 24-hour support to 2 individuals in Blantyre. We are looking to recruit a dedicated person who will work early, mid and backshifts as required. Rota is over 7 days a week and shifts suit the needs of the people we support. We are looking for a motivated and confident person who will work in a person-centred way to ensure consistent support for each individual. The individuals we support do not communicate through speech so you will be required to work hard to develop and understand how each person communicates and respect their need for routine. Both individuals have complex health needs. You will receive full training in understanding the people you will be supporting and there is a full support plan in place for each individual. Personal care and administration of medication is also part of the role. Each individual has their own vehicle which you will be required to drive on their behalf, so a driving licence is essential. Each individual has their own unique interests which include football, music, walking and housework. We will require you to support individuals in their chosen activities and help them develop new activities and relationships where possible. Successful applicants must be in a position to gain qualification as determined by the SSSC for registration purposes and be able to gain professional registration with the SSSC within the timescale required, where relevant. For more information please visit the Sense Scotland website and download a full copy of the job description. Values and Commitment Our vision is for the people we work with to live meaningful and independent lives in a world which supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We work to and are committed to our Core Values. These values are derived from families and enshrine the organisation’s ethos and guide the actions of all staff. Sense Scotland’s values in practice mean we will: • Be open and honest • Recognise individual worth • Build relationships through trust • Act on the basis of individual aspirations and needs • Be accountable for our actions Benefits Sense Scotland offers an extensive range of employee benefits including: Ongoing training and development, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, family friendly policies, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, life insurance and Perkbox membership. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today to start the application process Closing Date : Friday 6 March 2020 Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants. If you have not been contacted directly within two weeks of the vacancy closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Communication is sent by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Sense Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.