Support Worker
Dundee, United KingdomFull-timePosted Nov 3, 2026
Job description
Support Worker
- Discharge to Assess Location: Dundee, with travel around the area Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro rata for roles under 35 hours (£13.45 per hour) Hours: 35 per week, 18 and 24 hours also available Contract: Permanent Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day? Are you passionate about helping people live independently in their own homes? Do you thrive in fast-paced, person-centred environments? As a Support Worker , you’ll be at the heart of our regulated service, responding to referrals from health professionals and providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults. You’ll help prevent hospital re-admissions and promote wellbeing by enabling individuals to regain confidence and independence. Could you be the person who brings kindness and stability when it’s needed most? What will a day in the life of a Support Worker involve? Visiting service users in their homes to assess needs and create tailored support plans. Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Liaising with health, housing, and social care professionals to ensure consistent support. Carrying out welfare checks and helping individuals rebuild their independence. To be a successful Support Worker, what will you need? Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Knowledge of NHS and social care services, and how to access them. A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends. Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Tuesday 17 th of November 2026 . In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get: Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave. Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers. Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities. Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service. Death in Service : A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme . We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders
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