Support Worker - Queen Mother House Mental Health Services

VSA is a wellrespected local social care charity helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a persons physical mental emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our Queen Mother House (Mental Health Service) as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This will be a Parttime Permanent position supporting the care of our residents and in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

This rewarding role involves providing a professional and caring service to our service users and although prior experience would be welcome it is not essential as full training on the job will be provided. We welcome applications from those working in social care currently as well as those who are seeking a change of direction and are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Working Pattern/Rota: Working to a rota over 7 days working 4 days over 7 days including late and early shifts including every second weekend working. In addition you will be expected to do between 24 sleepovers per month for which an additional sleepover allowance will be be paid per night. Flexibility is key if you are applying for this role.

Post status: Permanent Parttime

Rate of pay: 12.20 per hour

We offer our Staff fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programmeReceive 200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Access to our employee discount scheme

Service Information:

Queen Mother House provides long term residential placements and 24 hour support for adults with ongoing and enduring mental health conditions. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing recoveryfocused support based on each individuals needs and requirements.

Purpose of Role:

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users according to agreed VSA standards policies and regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
• Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health safety and security procedures including medication and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Supporting service users in their daily living according to their recognised and agreed needs providing personal care where necessary adhering to practices which promote wellbeing choice and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible if appropriate with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Participating in the development implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
• Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Developing ones knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
• Carrying out any other tasks from time to time provided they are reasonable and within the postholders capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

Qualifications/Training/Education:

Essential:

Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.

Desirable:

SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare

Food Hygiene certificate

Experience:

Experience of working in a busy environment

Key Skills/Aptitudes:

Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.

Ability to write short reports

Personal Qualities:

Approachable

Ethical

Nonjudgemental

Teamworker

Health and Safety aware

Client Focused

Organised

Other Job Requirements:

To comply with the registration and qualification requirements as laid down by the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and to strictly adhere to the SSSC Codes of Practice.

Ability to deal with difficult behaviour following VSA standards and procedures