Jobs in Cupar, Fife

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for a Support Worker. There are various part-time and full-time hours available, ranging from 16-39 hours per week.

About the Service

Kinloss Park project situated in Cupar is a group home for 4 individuals with various conditions such as learning disability, autism, mental health and physical difficulties. The project is 24/7 with a sleepover shift on site for any emergencies during the night. The property is a HMO with a lovely garden and appearance of a family home. Tenants are supported on a 1-2-1 basis and have shared support for meal times and in the evening. There is a 4 week rolling rota in place so you will have your shifts in advance which is effective for maintaining a work life balance.

About the Role

The Support Worker may involve:

• Supporting individuals with their medication
• Accessing community-based resources
• Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
• Support to manage finances and money
• Maintain personal health and hygiene including personal care
• Support with other issues that arise
• Emotional support
• Promotion of positive mental health including coping strategies
• Supporting the individuals to attend volunteering
• Holidays and weekend breaks
• Reporting repairs to the council as required

About You

You will:

• Have a positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
• Have excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• Have the ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
• Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs
• Possess an Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
• Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work, evenings, sleepovers and waking nights

All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Preventing Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.