Part-time Support Worker
Aberdeen
Main Purpose of Job
We are looking for a competent Support Worker to provide practical support to a person with significant sight loss whilst at their place of work.
You must be able to discover their strengths and support needs and identify what works best for them and their employer. Having communication skills partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this job.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic
* Represent VIAS within the person’s place of work
Operational
* Provide job support that is appropriate and effective and encourages workplace independence and progression
* Support the employer to make reasonable adjustments and utilise assistive technology that are appropriate to the person’s needs
* Support the person to access company training and development opportunities as enjoyed by colleagues
* Support staff within the business to be inclusive
Administrative
* Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Other requirements
* To commit to uphold VIAS’s values, demonstrating them in day-to-day duties
* To comply with VIAS’s policy and practice requirements as outlined in the Staff Handbook including Health & Safety, Adult Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
* To be accountable to the Senior Lead Consultant, positively engaging in supervision and support processes and liaise with other staff as a positive member of the VIAS team, through team meetings and general day to day working
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A willingness to take up any training offered (desirable)
Relevant Experience/Knowledge
* Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and/ or autism (desirable)
* Ability to adhere to regulations and standards (essential)
* Respect for diversity (essential)
* Ability to inspire others (essential)
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to collaborate effectively with key personnel within the person’s place of work (essential)
* Demonstrable communication skills, both verbal and written (essential)
* Outstanding interpersonal skills (essential)
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability (essential)
* Ability to multi-task, working in an autonomous capacity (essential)
* Strong IT skills including use of MS Office packages, email, internet (desirable)
* Able to understand and propose solutions by focussing on the person’s needs (essential)
Personal Attributes
* Results oriented team player with a ’can-do’ attitude (essential)
* Actively demonstrates the values held by VIAS (essential)
* Values, ethics, and skills essential to social care practice (essential)
Working with Values into Action Scotland
Salary
£12.00 per hour
Hours of work
12 hours per week (initially)
Other Information
The Job Description is purposefully intended to be of a general nature, defining the main elements of work required for the successful operation of the work of VIAS.
Applicants will be required to complete a Protecting Vulnerable Groups check if their application is successful.
It is recognised that changing circumstances will have a direct bearing on the balance of duties at any time. As part of a continuing process, objectives and priorities will be kept under regular review.
VIAS staff have access to an employee benefits scheme; continuous personal development; a suite of e-learning opportunities and a confidential employee counselling service.
As an equal opportunity employer VIAS offer a range of reasonable adjustments for staff including a job coaching service if required.