Support Worker

Job Description

Working in a hospital environment, based in Ninewells and Royal Victoria Hospital, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gill Murray on 01382 632650 or email gill.murray@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will have 60 relevant credit points towards first year of social work degree (one of HNC in social care or social sciences, K100, K101 or DD100).

Responsibilities

You will provide supervisory and support services and carry a caseload of appropriate cases. Work alongside and under the direction of a senior or professionally qualified worker to carry out specific tasks.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with relevant service user groups. You will have good oral and written communication skills, understanding of issues affecting relevant service group, good planning and organisational skills and commitment to maintaining high standards of care. You will be able to work flexibly between 8am and 8pm. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.