Job Description

Step Up are pleased to announce that due to continuous growth we are looking for

full time

Support Workers in both the

Falkirk

and

Alloa

areas -

working a combination of day shifts and backshifts, including every 2nd weekend.

Here's a summary of the key messages from our recent Care Inspectorate report to give you a flavour of what we're all about:

Staff were skilled at developing meaningful relationships with people which helped to improve outcomes

The service was creative and innovative in the way they met people's needs

The service model allowed support to be flexible and responsive, which worked well for people using the service

Priority was given to people's safety and the service promoted an enabling approach to risk assessment

The service was highly valued by external professionals

Quality assurance systems were robust

Leadership at the service was very good and focused on improvement

We offer a competitive salary of 22,932.00 to 25,953.20 per year, based on a 35 FTE depending on skills & experience and our benefits package includes:

Additional on-call payment (25)

Doubled on-call payment for key dates during the festive season

Increased rates of pay (time and a half) during key dates in the festive season

Payment of SSSC registration fees

Annualised hours rota system ensuring your monthly salary is the same each month

Colleague Referral Scheme (2 x separate payments of 100 each)

Every 2nd weekend off

Up to 35 days' holidays FTE based on length of service

Medicash Health Care Scheme

Additional staff perks (previously Just Eat vouchers, Spa vouchers & Amazon vouchers)

Free Employee Counselling Helpline available 24/7

Company cars for work use

Mileage rate of 45p per mile (paid on occasions where own car used for business purposes)

Training and development opportunities

Generous Pension scheme

Staff kitchen fully stocked with drinks & snacks at all times (with 'Filled roll Fridays'!)

Free parking

The Role

As a Support Worker you will work with care experienced young people, supporting them to build on their independent living skills to enable them to progress to a mainstream tenancy. This will include being a mentor to specific people and leading on service projects which contribute to company objectives. Mentoring is a key element of the role, promoting a flexible yet consistent approach to engaging in employment, training and/or education, home management, budgeting and building on their social skills and development to achieve their goals in life.

You will be required to offer practical, emotional and social support. A person-centred approach will be adopted to ensure we are meeting the needs of each individual we support.

Enhancing people's quality of life by providing support in their own home and in the community that will improve and enhance life chances, living environment, and wellbeing, is at the forefront of this role.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Support the development of person supported skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Provide and participate in appropriate care planning, review and assessment whilst ensuring people are central to these processes.

Develop person supported life management and independent living skills.

Support people to achieve their educational, training or employment options.

Promote person supported participation in the community and that they are actively involved in the decision making of their day-to-day environment and activities.

Work in partnership and develop professional, positive working relationships.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work shifts including evenings and every other weekend. Happy to discuss working patterns at interview stage.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form to satisfactorily perform the job role.

Full manual driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

So - what are you waiting for? If you feel you fit the bill and want to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team, apply now!

PVG scheme membership will be required for these posts.

Step Up adhere to 'Safer Recruitment' practices.

Please note Step Up do not currently hold a Sponsorship Licence.

Job Type:

Permanent

Pay:

22,932.00 to 25,953.20 per year

Work Location:

In person

Application question(s):

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form to satisfactorily perform the job role. Please specify whether you are applying for full time, part time or sessional hours.

Licence/Certification:

manual driving licence and access to your own car (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Reference ID: Support Worker - Alloa or Falkirk

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 22,932.00-25,953.20 per year

Application question(s):

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form to satisfactorily perform the job role. Please specify whether you are applying for full time, part time or sessional hours.
Licence/Certification:

manual driving licence and access to your own car (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker - Alloa or Falkirk (please state your location preference)