The Service

Canning Place is based in the Hilltown area of Dundee. Canning Place is a 24-hour service that supports 6 individuals within Canning Place and 2 individuals within their own tenancy. We support individuals who have learning disabilities, autism and mental health problems.

The Role

Our Supported People have varying degrees of support needs including:

• Personal care which may be intimate includes toileting, bathing and showering and dressing.
• Medication support such as administering medication, topical application of creams etc.
• Communication using a variety of tools
• Emotional, behavioural and personal safety support
• Accessing local amenities and social activities
• Daily living skills [cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping etc.

You Will

• Be a good communicator both written and verbal,
• Be organised with good timekeeping
• Be able to demonstrate transferrable skills relating to care
• Undertake a key working role that includes admin tasks and IT skills.
• Work as a part of a team and be required to carry out sleepover and waking night shifts.
• You should possess an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or undertake study to achieve this.
• Be required to obtain registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Sleepover rate of £108 per night
• 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)