Please note - post hours
32 hours per week
30 hours per week
29.5 hours per week
The Service
Dundee Housing with Care services support individuals within their own homes within either sheltered housing complexes or supported accommodation.
We currently have vacancies across 3 of our services in Dundee. Finavon Terrace provides support to 3 individuals living in their own homes, the service supports adults with physical, learning disabilities, mental health issues and behaviour that can be challenging. Our Dickson Avenue and Waverly service are delivered from the sheltered housing complexes, mainly to older adults, and staff provide support to individuals in their own homes, these services do not require any overnight work.
The role may involve
Supporting individuals with their medication
Accessing community-based resources
Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
Support to manage finances and money
Maintain personal health and hygiene including personal care
Support with other issues that arise
Emotional Support
Promotion of positive mental and physical health including coping strategies
Maintaining the health and safety of the buildings
You will
Have a positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
Have excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
Have 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
Have flexibility with shift patterns including weekend work, evenings, sleepovers and waking nights
Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
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)