Support Worker Day Opportunities Monday to Friday

Post: Support Worker - Day Opportunities - Monday to Friday

Base: The Action Group - The Prentice Centre Gilmerton and Newington

Line Managed by: Practice and Wellbeing Leader

Salary : Unqualified - 27351.61-27921.01per annum pro rata. Qualified- 27921.01- 28409.07per annum pro rataCasual rate 13.45 per hour. Sleepover rate (if applicable) 107.60 per night.

Hours: Part-time

Please note: Due to visa restrictions and our shift requirements candidates on restricted visas may be offered a maximum of 15 hours per week.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

To learn more about our recruitment process please click the link - Our Recruitment Process

To support our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process we invite all candidates to optionally complete the

- Equal Opportunities Form for Applicants

- Equality Statement The Action Group

The Action Group values diversity in our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Leader organisation we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities and offer a guaranteed interview for anyone who meets the essential criteria for the role. We also strongly encourage and welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and other underrepresented groups. If you require any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

This is a regulated role and requires PVG Disclosure Scotland membership for adults and children.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months in the last 10 years will be required to provide a Criminal Convictions Certificate (or equivalent) from the relevant country or countries. Please note that the cost of obtaining this certificate will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Since this is a registered service with the Care Inspectorate all applicants must be at least 18 years old

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible for everyone.

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Main purpose:

The main purpose of this post is to provide a caring efficient and effective 24/7 support service to people who use The Action Groups Services. This will include assisting people to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various support activities in a way that enriches their opportunities and promotes choice. The main duties for this post are detailed below under two headings: 1. Specific Duties (that apply to this job in particular) 2. General Duties (that apply to all staff in The Action Group)

About the role

Specific Duties

• Practice the TAG Key Worker system. For example organising support plans / case reviews as required for individual people we support with all relevant stakeholders ensuring effective handovers between staff and maintaining records case files etc.

• Promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support at all times (eg. supporting people to maintain acceptable and adequate levels of self-care carrying out risk assessments etc)

• Actively develop meaningful and trusting relationships with the people we support (eg. helping people to gain insight into their own behaviour attitudes and reactions)

• Encourage independence in all daily living activities wherever possible and support them with this only when necessary (e.g. housework food preparation household admin etc)

• Promote peoples hobbies interests and activities and encourage participation in all aspects of community life. For support workers in the Children and Adults in Transition Services this may include organising day trips and activities with young people as required as well as accompanying them to sporting activities such as swimming and participating in these activities as appropriate.

• Directly assist with the personal care as required

• Work with the people we support to maximize their ability to communicate effectively and promote self-advocacy wherever possible

• Advocate on behalf of the people we support when needed (e.g. liaising with external organisations regarding benefits education tenancy and employment etc)

• Work with relatives and carers of people we support (e.g. arranging support plans dealing with complaints and frustrations etc) and help to ensure that relatives have a significant role in the persons life wherever possible and appropriate.

• Find out about the wide range of local services amenities and organisations available to people we support.

• Work with both individuals and groups of in all of the above according to need

• Participate flexibly in the various shift work patterns required by the needs of the people we support (including regular working outwith weekday office hours; for example in the evening and at weekends where applicable)

• Regularly undertake sleepover or waking night duties where required

• From time-to-time the postholder may be asked to cover short-term absences of Support Workers in other teams.

General Duties (these are applicable to all The Action Group staff)

• Read and work in accordance with TAGs Mission Aims & Objectives and current Business Plan

• Manage own work time effectively

• Keep on top of own paperwork and maintain effective and organised filing systems as appropriate to the specific job role

• Treat everyone with consideration and respect

• Ensure prompt polite and clear communication (whether responding to a query from a member of staff or a complaint from person we support)

• Keep up to date and comply with all applicable TAG policies and procedures (covering everything from personal Health & Safety to Care Commission Standards)

• Promote and respect individual rights and responsibilities at all time

• Retain the highest standards of confidentiality as appropriate to the specific role

• Assist your manager and other work colleagues as appropriate and whenever possible

• Take charge of own CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and contribute to TAG maintaining the Investors In People standard

• Be responsible for own work life balance (e.g. taking annual leave at regular intervals etc)

What you will need