- Advertised from 18th October 2024
- £16 to 20 per hour. Various hours, permanent, to enable gentleman with learning and physical disabilities to keep active. Shifts to cover 24/7 morning, afternoon, evenings and sleepovers
Role
Some Benefits
- Working with one adult based in his own home
- Part of a dedicated team
- Activities involve being part of a group
- Permanent Contract
- Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for CPD
- Active lifestyle improves physical wellbeing
- Share interests
Personal information
- All aspects of life need assistance from feeding, dressing, washing, bathing, toileting.
- Throughout the day and activities physio, conductive Education and Bobath methods are taught and used.
- Communication methods are taught so as to understand vocalising and body language.
- Training in epilepsy.
Interests
These include gardening, reading (listening to) books, Christian activities, swimming, walks, craft and horse riding. Physio methods are used to enable participation in activities.
Essential
- Car driver with clean driving licence to drive the vehicle
- Height is at least 5’8” (172cm)
- Have evidence of right to work
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Able to cope with challenging situations
- PVG Scheme Member or willing to join.
Application notes
Apply by email to redcroftenablers@gmail.com. Further information including a full Job Description will be sent once an application has been received. No previous experience is necessary. Male applicants will be preferred. Only serious applicants will be considered. There is NO sponsorship with this post.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
- Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
- Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
- Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
- Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
- Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
- Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
- Full, in-depth training for your role.
- Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
- A Workplace Pension.
- Free access to occupational health support.
- Credit Union Membership.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Costco Membership.
- Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
- Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
- Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12)
- Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.
- Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
- Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
- Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
- Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
- Full, in-depth training for your role.
- Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
- A Workplace Pension.
- Free access to occupational health support.
- Credit Union Membership.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Costco Membership.
- Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
- Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
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Our Services
We are looking to recruit employees for our Edinburgh Services located in Edinburgh: Oxgangs, St Johns Hill and Lauristion In Leith.
Our services provide twenty four hour per day, seven days per week supported accommodation to individuals who are homeless and have complex and multiple support needs. These individuals may have experienced trauma, exclusion and stigma in their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Have a person centred and trauma informed approach
- Be skilled at building trusting relationships
- Have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach
- Be the first point of contact for people when they are looking for support as our services are staffed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week
- Be required to contact external agencies and advocate on someone's behalf
- Support individuals to attend appointments, provide emotional support or respond to health emergencies
You Will
- Have a positive, flexible attitude and be committed to our values and the work we do
- Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be confident and assertive in your approach as these posts will involve some level of lone working
- Be provided with all relevant training to succeed in the role
- Possess an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the willingness to undertake study to achieve this
- Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits
- Excellent sleepover payment - Currently £108.00 a night
- Fully paid Induction and shadow shifts
- Death in service scheme - three times your yearly salary
- Cycle to work scheme - 12% - 39% savings
- Tech scheme - 12% savings on laptops and computers
- Supportive management - committed to supporting personal and professional development
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing packages.
Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
Part-Time Playworker
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Based at 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5EH
- Closing 28th October 2024
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families in Scotland. We offer disabled children and their siblings the chance to experience creative, adventurous indoor and outdoor play in a well-supported environment. Our services are known for their innovative and inclusive approaches, and our facilities are unique in Scotland.
Due to increasing numbers attending our services, we are looking to increase our team of Playworkers at The Yard Edinburgh.
Job details
Do you get a buzz from helping children and young people, creating laughter, mess and happy memories? If so, we think we have the ideal role for you.
We are looking for individuals who can initiate and support innovative and engaging play for disabled children and young people, focusing on their interests and needs.
If successful you will join our team of passionate and committed playworkers, delivering child-led, family sessions at our purpose-built site in Edinburgh. You’ll plan and deliver a range of play activities such as arts and crafts, loose parts play, den-building, sensory and water play. You’ll be an integral part of our team, with the opportunity for training and development. We are an accredited living wage employer and offer a wide range of benefits.
The successful candidate may have experience working in childcare, early years, nursery, play, youth work or the care sector.
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