Support Worker, Community Integrated Care - Elgin

We support 17 individuals at this Service comprising of 12 bedsits and a 3-bed roomed bungalow which 2 people reside.  They require various levels of support with learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabilities.  We focus on achieving individualised goals, working together to overcome barriers, and ensuring people are living their very best lives.  They need to be supported by people who understand their individual needs, and will promote their independence and really make a positive difference to their lives.  They each have their own interests and like to take part in lots of activities - from karaoke, baking, BBQs and garden parties - to discos, day trips and holidays.  They have all had experience of challenges with their anxieties, past traumas and behaviours.  They need support workers to be confident supporting them in these areas.  We need to build on their trust to help them feel safe and secure.  Their are several support workers on shift each day and 2 waking nights staff.  Overnight staff will be from 11pm to 7am and their will be floating staff between the hours of 7.30am to 10pm.  The earliest shift commence at 7am with the latest shift finishing at 10pm.   We require support workers to be flexible to meet the needs of this service.

The people we support like to be supported by people who respect them and their homes, but who also like to have fun! We like people who are reliable and honest, so the people we support can build trust and know that you have their best interests at heart. It’s important that you are reliable and honest and can communicate well with everyone. If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Julie Macdonald, our Recruitment Specialist on recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk. A Place I belong Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work. By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here. We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk