Support Worker, Community Health

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for Support Workers

About the Service

The Support Worker will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care and support to four individuals to help them to achieve their agreed individual outcomes. As a Support Worker you will be expected to adhere to the standards set out by the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and Hillcrest Futures Policies and Procedures.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide direct support to individuals with profound Global Developmental Delays and Physical disabilities, as agreed in individual Personal Outcome Plans
• Provide intimate personal care
• Have knowledge and or understanding of PEG feeding
• Provide full support with medication dispensing and administration
• Undertake case co-ordination responsibilities with, and on behalf of individuals and be an effective team member
• Work effectively with all stakeholders and mentor and support the induction of new staff whilst contributing to team learning and development
• Contribute to service improvements and support the line manager to ensure that the individual needs of individuals are met through outcome planning, reviews, and ensure that relevant outcomes plans are in place
• Undertake shift work as required by the service, earlies, lates, sleepovers (paid at an enhanced rate) and night shift duties
• Have a full UK Driving licence

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available - contributions = 5% Employee and 4% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme:
  Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
• £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
• £60 towards dental care
• £75 towards the costs of eye related care
• £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
• £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
• £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing via the WeCare App by Canada Life
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

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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 (Protecting 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.