Jobs in Elgin City North, Moray

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About Youthpoint Moray - Elgin

Using person-centred interventions to support young people and their families the team at Youthpoint Moray works in partnership with the referring statutory agency to assess, plan and implement appropriate strategies to meet the needs of young people.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for Young People’s Workers who will work as part of the team to deliver the best outcomes for the young people. Through a range of group and/or individual activities you will work with the young people supporting them to develop their self-esteem and confidence, assisting them to acknowledge, accept responsibility for and where appropriate alter their behaviour. You will support the young people to develop their problem-solving skills, enabling them to resolve conflicts, develop informed choices and relate better to their peers, families and authority figures. You will have the ability to monitor and evaluate the service to modify the programme effectively, working with the Service Manager, statutory referring agencies and other organisations to deliver changes which support more positive outcomes. A key part of the role is to motivate the young people to change and to do this you will explore with the young people and with appropriate agencies, leisure time pursuits, skills, achievements and interests that can provide incentives to achieve the required positive outcomes. The work will be delivered in service users’ homes or within other community settings.

Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Crossroads Caring Scotland provides care and support to enable people to remain in their own home. Established as a charity in Scotland in 1978, we have services across Scotland and pride ourselves in the support we provide each other as a team and our not-for-profit ethos.

As a result of an internal restructure to support the strategic direction of the organisation, two new posts have been created. Reporting to the Head of Operations both posts will provide leadership and direction to operational services, driving continuous improvement in service delivery and meeting the needs and aspirations of our Service users. This is an exciting time to join an organisation which is implementing a number of changes, ensuring it continues to meet the challenges and opportunities in the health and social care sector. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a demonstrable difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you.

You will demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding of management of multi-site care operations, as well as being educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. You will be a confident communicator, able to establish effective and positive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, to drive innovation and develop new services.

You will be required to participate in a senior management on call rota, for which you will receive an additional allowance. As travel will be required across Services a driving licence is essential. In return we offer a generous package including 36 days annual leave and generous pension contributions.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Fiona Henderson, Head of Operations or Margaret McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer on 0141 226 3793.

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow with personal protective equipment available, sustainable ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services including strong adherence to social distancing practices throughout.

About the Role

Full Time and Part Time Hours are available. Our caring team of Home Support Workers are a vital part in delivering our exceptional service. You will be assisting in the provision of care, support and housing management services at our developments in Elgin.

You will be helping us provide a service that promotes independence, maintains dignity and encourages inclusion towards ensuring the general health and wellbeing of our cherished customers. You will be trusted with providing individual advice, practical assistance, direct personal care and emotional support to service users living in their own homes.

Main Responsibilities

This important Home Support Worker role involves shift work, including weekends, early and back shifts. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice and independence.

• Partner with the customer to ensure practical care and domiciliary needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved.
• Contribute to the care planning process and implementation and liaison with external agencies, family members and carers.
• Assistance with personal cleanliness, mobility support, support with daily personal tasks and general housekeeping.
• Wear fluid resistant face masks, and to use other Personal Protective Equipment as required, in accordance with our Coronavirus Risk Assessments.
• Key working tasks
• Medication level 1-4
• All aspects of personal care in line with care plans

About You

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year experience in a care setting.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate sympathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker, covering a 24 hour shift pattern.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or willing to achieve through training.

What We Are Offering

Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded:

• Competitive Salary and Remuneration
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Pension Options
• Employee Protection Protocols
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. Hanover provides and manages a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow by encouraging and supporting personal development, a commitment to sustainable and adaptive ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services including strong adherence to robust safe working practices throughout.

Main Responsibilities

We currently have three positions available as a Mobile Support Worker. The mobile worker would be responsible for providing cover at our Housing with Care developments. As a mobile worker you would be expected to travel between Elgin, Forres and Buckie as and when required. You’ll be provided with a well-established induction program to help you have the confidence and skills required to work autonomously in each service. The role involves:

• Providing all levels of personal care in line with care plans
• Administering medication up to level 4
• Housing management services including organising repairs/maintenance, and H&S checks
• Provide physical care to assist clients carrying out tasks of day to day living e.g. meal provision
• General cleaning and housekeeping tasks
• Promoting independent living

About You

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences though the Mobile Support Worker Elgin, Forres and Buckie (Moray) will typically have 2 years’ experience in a similar environment with developed abilities. To be successful in this role, you’ll be expected to consistently demonstrate your:

• Strong knowledge of Care and other Supported Services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work on own initiative

What We Are Offering

Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded:

• Competitive Salary and Remuneration
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Pension Options
• Employee Protection Protocols
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program