The Service

Based in Ardler Dundee we support individuals within their own home providing twenty four hour intensive outreach support for adults with a learning disability, physical disability, visually impaired and individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.  Three of the individuals we support have Motability cars. There are 4 male and 1 female in Birkdale with a new referral pending. This is all individual accommodation apart from one house that is a shared accommodation with individuals. 

All individuals have their own tenancy.

The service comprises of six houses, all close by to each other and all with garden areas to the front and back. Sleepover facilities are contained within one of the houses; there is also a waking night staff member on shift every night from 10.30pm – 7.30am. All of the houses have assistive technology which enables staff to support and monitor individuals in an unobtrusive way in order to maintain a degree of privacy.

The Role

To support the individuals with;

• Personal care, including toileting, bathing, showering and dressing, this requires moving and handling (training required)
• Medication support such as administering medication
• Attending medical appointments
• Emotional and behavioural support
• Accessing local community  and supporting with  social activities
• Daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
• Support to manage finances and money.

You will

You will have;

• A positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• The ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
• Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
• Flexibility with shifts patterns; weekend work and sleepovers are a requirement of this post
• 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
• Sleepover rate of £113.40 per night
• 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)

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship