Empower Support Worker

Unity is a charity that cares passionately about people, both the vulnerable and disadvantaged service users we support and our amazing team who make Unity a great place to work.

Empower seeks to promote equality by providing opportunities to adults 16+ who live with a learning disability, support need or autism to work towards goals in education, work, or recreation. We recognise the Service user as the expert in their own lives and work with individuals to achieve the goals they set.

About the role:

In the role of a support & development worker you will be expected to carry out the following Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide Group or 1:1 support to adults with a Learning Disability

· Provide a safe environment where people have choice and control

· Treat everyone with dignity and respect

· Recognise people’s right to confidentiality

· Motivate and encourage individuals to achieve their goals

· Maintain up to date and accurate progress notes

· Be a Key worker for a number of individuals

· Carry out reviews

· Engage Service users in conversations and meetings about plans for activities

· Develop and plan ideas for activities

· Communicate effectively with Service Users, Staff team and Visitors

· Provide some support for personal needs of Service Users

· Demonstrate skills to groups i.e. Cookery, Craft, Gardening etc.

· Work as part of a team

· Work on your own, and use your own initiative

· Contribute to team meetings and Development days

· Undertake any training specific to your role

· Promote Person Centred approach

· Write incident reports and report any issues of concern as required

· Represent Empower in the community

· Any other reasonable tasks as requested by your line manager

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

· Previous experience of care or support work would be advantageous

· Be aware of SSSC Codes of Practice

· You will also be expected to adopt and promote Unity’s Values in all aspects of your work

The successful applicant for this post will be required to have a Criminal Record Check via the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme in accordance with Unity’s safer recruitment policy.

About Unity

Our services are split across four areas – supporting young and adult carers, supporting adults with learning difficulties, employability and our social enterprise, the Spoon Café. Unity is committed to creating a brilliant work environment and culture, and our average length of service for our staff is 7 ½ years. Don’t take our word for it though. Here's what our staff say:

“I love my job because I can see the positive impact I have on our service users every single day. It’s so rewarding.”

“I've been with Unity for 12 years and worked in various different roles. I've got a number of qualifications during that time. No two days are ever the same and I love the variety the job brings.”

We’re Scottish Living Wage and Investors In People accredited, and a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits:

· Company pension

Schedule:

· To be discussed

Experience:

· Previous experience of care or support work would be advantageous

· Knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practice

Language:

· English (required)

Licence/Certification:

· Driving Licence (preferred)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you are aware this role is for 21 hours per week based in Kirkintilloch

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/05/2024