Support Worker
Organisation:
Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
Salary:
£15,925
Address:
Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
6a Lochmill Holdings
Antermony Road
Milton of Campsie
G66 8AE
Hours:
Full time (35 hours per week), Mon-Thu 8.30am-4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am-2pm
Type of Contract:
Full-Time Permanent
Job Description:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Escort clients safely to and from the service by driving a Silver Birch minibus
- Provide individualised support to clients working within the vegetable cultivation team
- Plan order of daily activities within the vegetable cultivation team
- Assist in organisation clients’ workload
- Closely observe and report upon relevant aspects of individual clients mental health, behaviour or other issues
- Assist clients with aspects of physical care as required in accordance with the work carried out within the service
- Maintain clients privacy and dignity at all times
- Understand and abide by a code of confidentiality in accordance with company policy
- Participate in team meetings sharing information as requested
- Work within company policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for clients and colleagues; particularly with regard to Health & Safety legislation and Risk Assessment management
- Adhere to company policies and procedures for the use of supplies and equipment, in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources
- Participate in staff appraisal in accordance with company policy to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education
- Contribute to service development
Assessment Areas
- Relevant Experience
- Skills & Qualities
- Required Qualifications
- Additional requirements of role
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience of working with client group
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly & supportive approach
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of therapeutic horticulture
- Possess or willing to work towards SVQ 1 or 2 in Social Care
Contact Name:
Mark McCrorie
Closing Date:
Friday, 8 March, 2019
How to Apply:
Send email to markm@silverbirchscotland.org.uk or call 01417775050 to request an application pack