Job Information
VSA Farm Support Worker 1:1 Service User Support (Peterculter) - Easter Anguston Farm in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.
Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential.
VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person's physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.
Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA currently have two exciting opportunities as a Farm Support Worker, providing 1:1 support for our trainees with learning disabilities who work on our farm based at Easter Anguston in Peterculter, Aberdeenshire. These are part-time positions, either 21 or 28 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
You will need to be able to get to our farm which is in a remote location with limited public transport nearby.
HOURS:
Position 1: 28 hours Monday to Thursday - 8.30am-4pm
Position 2: 21 hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 8.30am-4pm
There is potential for additional hours which could be picked up on a Tuesday, Friday and at weekends
Please indicate in your application if you have a preference of roles/ hours.
RATE:
£12.20 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Generous annual leave
Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
Access to our employee discount scheme
Service Information:
Easter Anguston Farm is an operational farm, and local community resource, which serves as a training facility for adults with learning disabilities and other additional support needs.
Situated in Peterculter, the farm has 75 acres of arable land, used as a working farm, plus 20 acres of woodland which normally attracts over 20,000 visitors from across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and beyond. Our animals include alpacas, Shetland ponies, donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits and budgies.
The farm and its associated woodland, conservation and education areas provide a vital community resource that is invaluable. As a charity we do not charge any entry fee for the community to access this resource. Instead, we rely on voluntary donations to enable us to provide free access for all.
About the role:
To contribute to the day to day running of the farm and support an individual service user on a 1:1 basis to successfully participate in the operation of a working farm.
Responsibilities of our Support/Care Worker will include: -
Contributing to the day to day running of the farm.
Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines and policy.
Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
Supporting service user to successfully and safely participate in the activities and tasks on the farm, according to their recognised and agreed needs and adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
Assisting service user in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships and promoting social inclusion and participation in the local community.
Assisting and encouraging service user to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible.
Contributing to the development and implementation of care plans in consultation with key stakeholders.
Performing the role of key worker for identified service user.
Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
Developing one's knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder's capabilities.
What we are looking for in our Support/Care Worker:
Willingness and ability to achieve SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care within 3 years of appointment or as determined by VSA.
Must have experience of children or adults with additional support needs and challenging behaviour.
Essential
Experience of adults or children with learning disabilities
EITHER experience of working with animals, ideally within a farm setting OR able to demonstrate your love of animals
Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals
Ability to write short reports
Approachable
Ethical
Non-judgemental
Team-worker
Health and Safety aware
Client Focused
Organised
If our Support/Care Worker role sounds like you, then click “Apply” below and start your career journey with VSA today!