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Support Worker - £16 p/h
Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by Randstad Care
£15 - £16 Hourly
Contract
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Angus, Dundee, United Kingdom, DD2 5
Job Description
Job Title -Support Worker - High-Complexity Housing SupportSalary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour (PAYE) Sleepovers: £13.45 per hourContract: Full-Time (37 Hours+ per week)Location: Fintry, DundeeAre you a resilient, experienced Support Worker who prides themselves on maintaining professional boundaries and delivering high-quality care? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join a specialized housing support service in Fintry, Dundee.This is not just a "sitting" shift. We are looking for proactive professionals who understand that even during downtime, safety checks, care plan reviews, and security protocols are a priority.The ServiceYou will be supporting up to five service users living in separate flats within a single block. Your day will typically involve supporting 2-3 individuals, helping them maintain their independence while managing complex needs associated with Learning Disabilities and Autism.Key Responsibilities
- Behavioral Management: Using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors and setting clear, professional boundaries.
- Community Integration: Escorting service users to activities and providing companionship.
- Daily Living: Meal preparation, medication prompting/administration, and updating detailed care notes.
- Personal Care: Prompting only; no direct personal care or moving & handling is required for this service.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behavior.
- Resilience: Ability to remain professional in the face of verbal aggression. You must be comfortable setting boundaries with service users who may target personal attributes (race, weight, etc.).
- Registration: Must be currently registered and visible on the SSSC portal.
- Commitment: You must be able to work a minimum of 37 hours per week plus approximately one sleepover per week.
- Flexibility: Full availability is required for a variety of shifts. We cannot accept applicants with restricted hours or specific "no-go" days.
- Work Ethic: A proactive approach is essential. We are looking for "phone-away" staff who utilize downtime to conduct safety checks and stay updated on care plans.
- Competitive Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Stable Hours: Guaranteed 37-hour contracts in a consistent location.
- Supportive Environment: A dedicated staff flat is available for waking night and sleepover staff.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Randstad Care
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