Job Description

Salary

16,425 per annum plus benefits

Contractual hours

25

Basis

Part Time

Region

Dundee

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

17/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000051

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for a Support Worker

About the Service

Dundee Outreach Support Service provides care at home and housing support to people with complex drug and alcohol issues who may also have other difficulties including challenging behaviour, forensic needs, mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and a physical disability.



The service provides practical support to people to in their own tenancy, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment. The service also provides support to help people participate in social community-based activities and access resources in the community relevant to their care and support needs.

About the Role

The Support Worker will:


Support individuals in their own homes following a care plan based on a multi-agency assessment, this can include administering medication, managing finances and providing personal care. Help people manage daily life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping Support people to access community-based resources Support with other issues that arise Emotional support Promotion of positive mental wellbeing including coping strategies

About You

You will have:


A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature Excellent communication skills including verbal and written Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work. A full drivers licence and access to a car for work purposes.

About the Benefits

Pension Scheme Flexible Working Patterns Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary) Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories) Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)




All successful candidates will be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of taking up the post