Day Care Support Worker

Company description

Lochend Neighbourhood Centre is a charitable company providing day care and support services to older people living in the north east area of Edinburgh. We are situated within the grounds of Marionville Court Care Home, just off Lochend Road South.

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Day Care Support Worker to join our committed team in delivering person-centred support and activities to members using our service. This is a lovely role within the day centre where you are afforded the time to really get to know our members and their carers and build positive relationships.

For some, a visit to the day centre will be their only day out of the house each week. You will work alongside other support staff in creating a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere where everyone is included, valued, respected and cared for. You will encourage and support members to maintain their independence and empower them to make choices and decisions in all aspects of their care and support.

We are looking for someone who is caring; who enjoys listening and talking to others and who is enthusiastic in helping people achieve the things in life that are important to them. The role is varied and duties are changeable throughout the course of the day. You must have the ability to prioritize and work flexibly with colleagues to ensure tasks are achieved within required timescales.

Please email for a full job description and application form.

A snapshot of duties and responsibilities:

To build positive relationships with members using the service, their carers and relatives.

To engage, collaborate and communicate with members and their carers/relatives on all aspects relating to their care and support and the service in general.

To act as a key worker to members - ensuring their care and support is being provided in accordance with instructions in their support plans and that the plan is kept alive and reviewed with all relevant parties.

To gain knowledge and understanding of, and to liaise with, a wide range of outside agencies that may contribute to the overall care and support of members.

To plan and deliver meaningful activities and outings that promote physical and mental well-being.

To act as escort on the centres minibus ensuring members safety and comfort during journeys.

The person we are looking for:

Compassionate, committed. flexible and creative.

Excellent communication across different audiences.

Experience of working with older people (essential).

Experience in care planning.

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred or a willingness and ability to achieve within an agreed timescale.

Ability to work as part of a small team and independently with initiative.

Basic computer literacy including use of Microsoft office and the internet.

Hours of work:

21 hours - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Benefits include:

35 days (pro rata) annual leave (inclusive of recognised public holidays)

Contributory pension scheme through Nest

Ongoing support, training and development opportunities

Please note:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. A satisfactory PVG check through Disclosure Scotland is required for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisting for this post may take place as applications are received. We therefore recommend interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Day range:

• No weekends

Physical setting:

• Day centre

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DCW2