The Action Group
Support Worker – East Lothian
Closing date
31/10/2014
Salary range
Competitive salary
Job description
Children and Adults in Transition Services
Based in East Lothian
Reference Number: CAATS/EL
Part-time and Casual Contracts
Starting salary £14,500 – £17,000, pro-rata, dependent on experience and qualification in Health & Social Care Level 2
Casual support worker hourly rate: £7.50
Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities and have fulfilling career at the same time?
The Action Group is one of the largest providers of services for individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs throughout Lothians.
Opportunities are available for part-time and casual contracts, based in individual family homes/adults’ own tenancies; working in day centers etc. throughout East Lothian. The principal locations for these workers will include Musselburgh, North Berwick, Ormiston, Dunbar, Haddington, Port Seton and Prestonpans. (But in all parts of East Lothian as required). Applicants should be able to work flexible hours (early mornings; evenings and weekend working) and have good knowledge of the local area and its resources.
The role involves supporting children and adults of all ages, with many different support needs to live person centered and fulfilled lives.
As a support worker you will be required to provide many different supports to users, including full support with personal care; housework and accessing the community/taking part in many different activities.
You need to be creative, responsible and professional in all of our work with our users, families and other professionals.
No previous experience is necessary but applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to people with various support needs receiving the support they need to live the lives they want. You must also be caring, capable and committed to The Action Group’s values of choice and opportunity for all.
We particularly welcome applications from female candidates (exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
Benefits
We offer our employees annual leave which increases with service, an exclusive employee benefit scheme that gives you access to discounted products and services, valuable training and development opportunities, ongoing support through team meetings and supervision, Sleep-over allowance: £30 per night, mileage allowance whilst on shift and last but not the least a chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives.
A full job description, person specification and application form is available from our website www.actiongroup.org.uk. Positions are subject to satisfactory PVG, references and health clearance. If you require any further information about the vacancy please call us on 0131 475 2315.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPS CVs FOR THIS POSITION
We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates
*exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
The Action Group
Support Worker – Midlothian
Closing date
31/10/2014
Salary range
Competitive salary
Job description
Support Workers – CAATS (Children and Adults in Transitions Services)
Based in Midlothian – Reference Number: CAATS/2.1
Casual and Part-time Vacancies
Starting salary Starting salary £14,500 – £17,000, pro-rata, dependent on experience and qualification
Casual Support Workers, £7.50 per hour
Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities, and have a fulfilling career at the same time?
The Action Group is one of the largest providers of services for individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs throughout Lothians.
This particular role will involve travel around various Midlothian locations such as Penicuik, Loanhead, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Gorebridge, etc. Own transport is an advantage but not a requirement for the role.
We are seeking Support Workers to work with several young adults in their late teens and early twenties who have support needs. You will work with a range of children and young people with a wide variety of needs and abilities including challenging behaviours and may also be required to assist with household tasks, provide personal care, and work in partnership with service user families. The role involves assisting service users to develop their skills by supervising and participating in various support activities in a way that enriches their opportunities and promotes choice. Typical tasks for support workers will include encouraging and supporting service users to build peer relationships, discover new interests and pursue hobbies that include engaging in social activities, attending music and drama classes, arts & crafts activities, swimming and outdoor pursuits; support workers are required to participate in all of these areas/ activities with the users.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of young people and their needs. They will also be great communicators, be able to problem solve, and be fully committed to The Action Group’s values of equality, inclusion and opportunity for all.
All posts are subject to the PVG membership, health and satisfactory reference checks.
We offer our employees annual leave which increases with service, an exclusive employee benefit scheme that gives you access to discounted products and services, valuable training and development opportunities, ongoing support through team meetings and supervision, Sleep-over allowance: £30 per night, mileage allowance whilst on shift and last but not the least a chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives.
Application forms are available from www.actiongroup.org.uk. Alternatively, contact us on 0131 475 2315 quoting Reference Number: CAATS/2.1