Job Purpose
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Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Duration: Permanent, Part Time
Roles That Require PVG Membership
With effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full‑time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above, currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour.) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first full month’s salary payment.
Role Description
Throughout Aberdeen city you will provide a high standard of person-centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will work as part of a team to support carers and to enable service users to maintain and develop their potential and contribute to their social, physical and mental wellbeing.
Part‑time permanent posts available. All posts are daytime shifts, 8 times 21 hours per week. Vacancies at the following locations:
- Denmore Court, Provost Mitchell Circle, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GT
- Kingswood Court, Invercauld Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5RX
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualification required by SSSC
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willingness to become a scheme member
- Registered or have undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
- Full current UK Driving Licence (Responder service and some Care at Home posts only)
Key Abilities
- The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
- The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice and independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
- The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
- The ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
- The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
- The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
- The ability to maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and care plans
- The ability to meet deadlines
- Basic IT skills including the use of smartphones and iPads
- The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner
Equal Opportunities Statement
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Legal Work Status
Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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