Support Worker - Female Waking Nights

Post
:
Support Worker

Base
:
The Action Group, The Prentice Centre, Edinburgh (or regional base as set by line manager)

Line Managed by: Practice and Wellbeing Leader

Salary :
Unqualified - £27,351.61 -£27,921.01 per annum pro rata.
Qualified- £27,921.01 - £28,409.07 per annum pro rata
Casual rate, £13.45 per hour. Sleepover rate (if applicable) £107.60 per night.

Hours: Part-time - to be discussed with the post holder.

Special Requirements: Female only.
* Exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part
1. Male Support Workers are welcome to apply to any of our other services.

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

This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Applicants who are not registered with the SSSC when starting will have 6 months in which to register. Applicants already registered with the SSSC must inform that body of their employment with The Action Group.

This post requires PVG clearance. Applicants who are not members of the PVG scheme should be prepared to join before commencing employment.

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 don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible for everyone.

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 Group’s 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)

• 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 people’s 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…