Support Worker - (temporary for 3 Months)

Information

• Build strong, direct relationships with your clients and team
• Gain valuable experience working in a social care environment
• Great job satisfaction

 

At Whiteinch Move On Service we provide furnished accommodation for adults recovering from substance use; as well as the support to enable them to return to a lifestyle free from drugs and/or alcohol and to become an active and contributing member of society.  We also give encouragement to develop a Personal Plan plus the support needed in working towards goals and gaining confidence in their ability to recover.

Something as simple as a smile can make the world of difference to our day, and theirs.  If you share our belief, this is your opportunity to join our close-knit and supportive team.  It can be pretty challenging at times and priorities can change quickly so you will definitely need to be a patient and understanding individual.  We work closely together as a team - though there’s always someone to talk to and we all help each other out wherever we can.

What do you need?  You will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council [SSSC] and have an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care.  It would also help if you have experience in the social care field, ideally in addictions.  In return, we’ll make sure that you have all the training and development you need, not only so you can do a great job, but to help you build your career with us too.

Main Function

To work as a team member providing a high level of support and care appropriate to the needs of the client within a residential or day care setting.  The general tasks required of Support Worker shall be as follows but variations in emphasis may occur in particular services.

Main Duties

1. Involvement in the general day to day support and care of the clients as determined by the Service Manager and Senior Addiction Workers.
2. Seek to acquire appropriate working knowledge of the needs of clients and make contributions on this basis.
3. Assist clients to settle into the service, introducing them to facilities and procedures, and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
4. Be aware of implications of all clients’ risk assessments
5. Ensuring clients are registered with local health services and any health needs addressed.
6. Contribute to the setting up of care/support plans in respect of each client through careful observation, assessment and writing up of care plans and implementation of same under the management of a senior staff member.  This involves fulfilment of the role of a key worker.
7. Assist with therapeutic group work, and if trained, to facilitate group work
8. Contribute to case conferences, reviews and other meetings, and the compiling of appropriate reports for all such meetings.
9. Involvement in such other professional duties as determined by the Service Manager and senior staff team.
10. Undertake any training essential to your professional development in fulfilling the role of a Support Worker as determined by senior staff.
11. Work on a rota basis involving day, evening, weekend and overnight cover. (Night work attracts a night enhancement rate).
12. Participate in regular supervision with senior staff.
13. Administration of medication to clients under the supervision of senior staff.
14. Participation in staff meetings as determined by CrossReach.
15. Assisting clients with educational development including literacy or numeracy issues
16. Assisting clients, according to the wishes of each individual, to maintain or develop the spiritual side of life.
17. Ensuring that client’s property and possessions are properly cared for. 
18. Encouraging clients to take responsibility for tasks, including household duties and to develop daily living skills, including both catering and cleaning.
19. Assist clients to have a high quality of life and facilitate them to have choices.
20. Encouraging clients to participate in all aspects of the programme and community life. This may involve leading or accompanying outings and assisting with transportation of clients.
21. Assist with the monitoring of use of illegal substances through drug or alcohol testing procedures.
22. Assist with kitchen and cleaning duties, including preparation of light meals outwith normal kitchen hours (once appropriately trained).
23. Support clients to build up a network of supports, in preparation for moving on. These would specifically include appropriate levels of support for any addiction issues.
24. Assist clients with any external accommodation issues.
25. Support clients to access development activities such as training, volunteering or employment.
26. Ensure that clients have a well organised and supported transition when leaving the service, and that all procedures relating to this are completed.

GENERAL

The post holder will be expected to undertake other relevant and reasonable duties as required by senior management.

Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

Facilitate service users to attend Christian worship (or worship of choice).

Qualifications

Essential:

A recognised Social Care Qualification (minimum SVQ L2 or equivalent) and must be willing to complete SVQ L3 within 1 year if not yet qualified.

Desirable:

Addictions Qualification, Certificate in Counselling Skills.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

This post requires you to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

Postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.

Desirable:

Previous experience in the social care field, ideally in addictions