St Vigeans Care Home, Arbroath, DD11 1QG

Hours: 27 HRS PER WEEK
Shifts: 4 x 6.75 shifts over weekly rota

£13.60 PER HOUR

St. Vigeans specialises in residential care for adults with learning disabilities, and our clients are offered the opportunity to develop their independence and potential in all aspects of their life, fully supported by suitably qualified staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our team. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to use your initiative and work confidently in order to ensure individuals and resources are fully supported.

You will be expected to actively participate as part of a team offering a wide range of opportunities to service users in order to help them achieve their potential. Duties will also involve the provision of personal care. You will be expected to undertake shift work including evening, weekend work on a rota basis. You will be required to cope with change and be adaptable so flexibility is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity that will appeal to anyone who has an interest in working with adults who have a learning disability.

The post is 27 Hours per week.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Requirements

• SVQ Level 2 (Care) or willing to work towards qualification
• Shift Work including evening, weekend, and night duty on a rota basis.
• Good communication skills.
• Caring nature.
• Work well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Enhanced rate of pay for additional shifts (over full time equivalent hours)
• Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
• Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Strong support network.
• Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.
• Training provided / career development