social worker Falkirk, Scotland
Job description
Support Worker
Falkirk
Full-time, Part-time & relief opportunities available.
· Employer contributory pension
· Generous holiday allowance
· Competitive salary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Whether you have previous support work experience or are looking to start a new career this is your chance to join Active Healthcare Services and make a difference to the lives of others. We are looking for keen and enthusiastic people to join our team. We believe that if you have a positive attitude and values that align with our own, we can train you on the rest. If you have a willingness to learn we will support you every step of the way.
Job Description
About the job
· Supporting people who use our services to pursue their interests, maximising their potential and fulfilling of their dreams.
· Enable people who use our services to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.
· Supporting people who use our services to access their local community resources.
· Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition.
· Enable people who use our services to be more independent by teaching them skills they need to sustain that independence in their community.
· To assist with tasks of daily living that people who use our services cannot manage alone. These may include cleaning, shopping, paying bills and household skills.
· Support people who use our services to live a healthy lifestyle and promote their general wellbeing.
· Support those who use our services in developing sustaining relationships thereby reducing the risk of isolation.
Skills Required
· Caring attitude, flexibility. and the ability to work alongside people who use our services.
· Ability to use common sense and use of own initiative.
· Willingness to learn and have an empowering attitude.
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work towards an SVQ 3 qualification.
· Maintain a written agreed record of work completed.
· To attend any training provided by the company, to attend team meetings, and reviews regarding the people who use our services as required.
· Develop one’s own knowledge and practice.
· To undertake all duties in accordance with the company policies and procedures and always abide by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice and the Health & Social Care Standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £22,308.00-£22,815.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SVQ (preferred)
- Full driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
