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We currently have a full time support worker opportunity- we hare looking for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team in Scrabster, Thurso on the beautiful coast of Caithness. (37.5 hours per week) In this role you will be supporting a gentleman with health and learning difficulties to live independently in his own home and work with a tailored care and support plan to meet his individual needs.
Job Responsibility:
Support a gentleman with health and learning difficulties to live independently in his own home
Work with a tailored care and support plan to meet his individual needs
Provide support in all aspects of daily living including personal care, meal preparation and medication
Support with activities including swimming, walking, attending day centre, cinema
Support to spend time with close family
Requirements:
Caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated
Resilient
Great communication skills
Flexible and adaptable
Driver (essential)
Problem solver
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
Strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
Nice to have:
Previous experience of autism and learning disabilities
Experience in a support worker or care assistant role
Lived experiences with friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives
What we offer:
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
Pension Scheme
No uniform
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
DBS / PVG paid for
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities