Health and Wellbeing Assistant

Job Description

About the role

Our Edinburgh SDS service supports adults in Gilmerton, Canonmills and Craigmillar, providing flexible, person centred support tailored to individual needs and goals. We work with people who require support for a range of reasons, including mental health challenges, learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence, physical disabilities, substance use issues, and age related frailty or memory difficulties.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar support environment and a sound understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards. They will work in a trauma informed, objective and non discriminatory way, recognising the impact of trauma and supporting individuals with empathy, dignity and respect. The postholder will demonstrate a strong commitment to working positively with a diverse range of people, supporting individuals to live safe, fulfilling and independent lives. This will include:

• Support people to feel safe, respected and supported in their own homes
• Build trusting relationships that promote well being and independence
• Develop support plans with individuals, not for them
• Listen to concerns, respond appropriately, and act quickly on health or safety issues
• Uphold people’s rights, dignity and choices in line with the Health and Social Care Standards
• Advocate for people when they need support from other services
• Maintain accurate and clear support records
• Encourage participation in decisions, reviews and service improvements
• Support people to be active in their community and everyday life

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary.
• access to a contributory pension scheme.
• excellent leave entitlements.
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more.
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to the organisation. It’s important that our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any underrepresented groups.

Please note that Wheatley Care does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship licence and is unable to sponsor visa applications.

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