Support Worker - Dundee and Forfar

Sense Scotland ,
Dundee, City of Dundee
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.00 per hour

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Support Worker Location: Dundee and Forfar Contract type: Various Hours per week: Various hours Salary: GBP 9 per hour Job Reference: 6784 Are you caring, reliable and friendly? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within the social care sector? Then this could be the perfect role for you As we face the uncertainty brought on by Covid 19 we are reminded of the importance of our services at Sense Scotland, the crucial role our support workers have within our organisation and the positive impact their work has on the people we support. You might already have experience working within the health and social care sector or may be looking to change career and get your first role within social care- then we have the role for you. We are looking to recruit support workers on various contracts within our Dundee based services. We need staff who can work on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service and allow us to deliver continuous support daily. All staff work flexibly to allow us to deliver 24 hour support, 365 days of the year. At Sense Scotland, what’s important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable, have a strong work ethic and have a genuine passion for the work we deliver. We need dedicated Support Workers for our services to help deliver the great work that we do. Our Support Workers are integral to helping the people we support achieve their goals and ambitions every day. We support people with a diverse range of support needs. We need you to have a genuine passion to make a difference and realise the importance of a smile, and the impact you could have in enabling the individuals we support to take part in something they love. Say hello to the team Tullideph- Dundee 1 This Housing Support Service support eight adults, seven men and one woman, within their own individual tenancies based in Dundee. The service is a dedicated build with five of the people supported living within a secure courtyard space and three individuals a short distance from there. Each individual has their own complex needs including, but not limited to, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, hearing impairment, ADHD, Learning disabilities, Epilepsy, Heller’s syndrome and Aspergers. Individuals are supported in every element of their lives within their own homes and out in the community, with a focus on person-centred care. Erskine St- Dundee 2 This Housing Support Service supports 7 adults, four men and three women within their own tenancies. A large staff team work across the service but have a commitment to core teams. The Erskine Street service is primarily purpose built for people with a learning disability and other complex needs. Two live offsite. A core team are based in the service with a Locality Manager and Supervisor on site. The Registered Manager works across two sites. The needs of the people supported are unique to them but do include Learning Disability, Sensory impairment, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Bi-Polar Disorder. Most of the people supported have Welfare Guardians appointed either through the Health and Social Care Partnerships or families. We work closely with them and ensure that any change to support or event is reported appropriately. Forfar- Dundee 2 This Housing Support Service is a dedicated, purpose-built service for four people who have a dual sensory impairment and additional learning disability. A core team are based in the service with a Locality Manager and Supervisor onsite. Each person has their own tenancy but also have the opportunity to share a communal space for additional social opportunities The needs of the people supported are unique to them but do include Learning Disability, Sensory impairment, Epilepsy, Diabetes. In this service there is regular family and guardian contact alongside partnership working with our colleagues within Angus Health and Social Care Partnership Walton Mill- Dundee 3 This service supports five adults, four men and one woman within their own individual tenancies. The service has a staff team who work across the service but have a commitment to core teams. The service is spread over several localities in Dundee according to where the person supported lives. There is staff accommodation is in the core service in "Walton Mill", where the manager is based. Three of the people we support are blind; all living in their own tenancies. One, has welfare guardianship in place. Two of the people we support have complex learning disability and autism. The service is supported by a Registered Manager and a supervisor on site. This role could be for you if You have a great work ethic and can work using your own initiative You are enthusiastic about helping people we support achieve their goals in life You have excellent communication skills You are professional and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner You are patient and understanding You are eager to learn and develop your skills in any training provided You have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide Driver (Desirable) We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Interviews will be held Wednesday 22nd April 2020. To Apply for this role Please email a completed application to the recrutiment team at Sense Scotland. Sense Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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