Support Worker Warden - Bressay Brae (Sheltered Housing)

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Key Responsibilities

Daily welfare check Developing,

Requirements Summary

To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to

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VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.

At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

What We Offer

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✓Company pension

✓Generous annual leave

✓Refer a friend programme-Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,

✓Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,

✓Access to our employee discount scheme through blue light card

Requirements

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To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

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Daily welfare check

Developing, reviewing & maintaining personalised housing support plans using an online care management system

Supporting good relationships with fellow tenants and neighbours

Supporting Tenants to arrange appointments with relevant professionals, Sign posting where appropriate

Encourage & support tenants to organise & attend social gatherings & activities

Supporting good relationships between landlords & tenants, supporting contact with landlord for repairs to property

Assisting with security of building while on shift, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and reported as required & that all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, including any risk assessments as required, fire safety checks, alarm & emergency call system testing

Responding in the event of an emergency whilst on shift

Provide up to date information & advice to tenants/carers in relation to applicable benefits & where necessary provide support to tenants with the completion of benefit applications

Undertake any other duties which may arise provided they are within the post-holders
capabilities

Support & mentor new & relief staff

Developing one’s knowledge & practice through participation in training & development activities, in line with organisational policy & required SSSC registration

Willingness and ability to achieve SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.

Have Basic I.T Skills and an ability to maintain accurate records