Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hillcrest Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ000051 |
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Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for a Support Worker
About the Service
Dundee Outreach Support Service provides care at home and housing support to people with complex drug and alcohol issues who may also have other difficulties including challenging behaviour, forensic needs, mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and a physical disability.
The service provides practical support to people to in their own tenancy, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. The service also provides support to help people participate in social community-based activities and access resources in the community relevant to their care and support needs.
About the Role
The Support Worker will:
Support individuals in their own homes following a care plan based on a multi-agency assessment, this can include administering medication, managing finances and providing personal care.
Help people manage daily life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping
Support people to access community-based resources
Support with other issues that arise
Emotional support
Promotion of positive mental wellbeing including coping strategies
About You
You will have:
A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs
Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work.
A full drivers licence and access to a car for work purposes.
About the Benefits
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Patterns
Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of taking up the post
About the Service
Dundee Outreach Support Service provides care at home and housing support to people with complex drug and alcohol issues who may also have other difficulties including challenging behaviour, forensic needs, mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and a physical disability.
The service provides practical support to people to in their own tenancy, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. The service also provides support to help people participate in social community-based activities and access resources in the community relevant to their care and support needs.
About the Role
The Support Worker will:
Support individuals in their own homes following a care plan based on a multi-agency assessment, this can include administering medication, managing finances and providing personal care.
Help people manage daily life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping
Support people to access community-based resources
Support with other issues that arise
Emotional support
Promotion of positive mental wellbeing including coping strategies
About You
You will have:
A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs
Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work.
A full drivers licence and access to a car for work purposes.
About the Benefits
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Patterns
Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of taking up the post