Support Worker


Location
Kilmarnock, Scotland
Salary
£13.45 / hour
Profession
Support worker
Deadline
N/A
Contract Type
Permanent - Full Time
Posted Date
22 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

5 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

  • Difficulties with emotional regulation
  • Difficulties with communication
  • Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
  • Epilepsy
  • Diabetes

What you'll be doing

  • Ensure that the people who use our service have any needs or requirements met; including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
  • To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
  • Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
  • Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
  • Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
  • To undertake keyworking responsibility for individual clients, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed.
  • The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support clients in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times.
  • The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

What we will give you in return

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

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