Support Worker

Job Description

Employment Type Part Time

Application Start Date 28-07-2026

Application End Date 11-08-2026

Location Westhill

Work Style On-site

Care

Description We currently have one 30-hour Support Worker position available at our Westhill Service.

Due to service requirements only female applicants will be considered for this role.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship to work in the UK.

Our supported living services support adults with learning disabilities to live independently in their own home, with flexible, tailored support to meet their needs.

We are currently looking for a compassionate and committed Support Worker to join our team.

You’ll provide person-centred care and support in all aspects of daily life – including personal care, administering medication and engaging in activities whilst promoting dignity, choice, and independence.

We’re looking for people with a caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. A relevant SVQ 2 (or willingness to achieve this) is essential, as is a genuine commitment to high-quality care.

Please note: The salary displayed above is a Full-Time Equivalent based on a 39 hour week.

Benefits of working for Archway

• Enhanced Annual Leave (5yr and 10 yr milestones)
• Generous company sick pay (dependent on length of service)
• Annual pay reviews
• Comprehensive induction and training programme

1.1 Do you have the legal right to work in the UK? Required

1.2. Are you subject to immigration control? Do you have VISA or Right to Work Permit? Required

1.3. Does your work permit or visa specify any restrictions on the number of hours you are permitted to work per week? Required

Education 2.1. Academic and/or Vocational Qualifications. Please provide details of the following:

• Secondary school(s) and/or further education institution(s) attended (include awarding body, if applicable)
• Qualification(s) attained
• Date(s) awarded.

Required

2.2. Further and/or Higher Education Qualifications. Please provide details of the following:

• College(s) and/or University/Universities attended (include awarding body, if applicable)
• Qualification(s) attained
• Date(s) awarded.

Required

Professional Registration 3.1. Are you currently registered with the SSSC or another relevant regulatory body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC)? Required

3.2. If yes, please provide the following details:

• The name of the regulatory body with which you are registered
• The specific part(s) of the register you are listed under
• Your registration number
• The expiry date of your registration.

Required

3.3. Are there any conditions attached to your current registration? If yes, please provide full details. Required

Employment History 4.1. Please provide details of your current or most recent employment, including:

• Job title
• Employer’s name and full address
• Employment dates (From – To)
• A brief summary of your key responsibilities
• Reason(s) for leaving or wishing to leave.

Required

4.2. Please provide your full employment history since leaving secondary education, including:

• Name and full address of each employer
• Dates of employment (From – To)
• A brief summary of your main duties and responsibilities
• Reason(s) for leaving or wishing to leave each position.

Required

4.3. Please use this section to explain any gaps in your employment history, including the dates and reasons for each period of unemployment. This information helps us better understand your career journey. Please feel free to include any skills or experiences gained during these periods. Required

References 5.1. Please provide details for two referees, at least one must be from your current or most recent UK employer and must be their official business email address. References from colleagues or individuals writing in the capacity of friends, will not be accepted. For each referee, include the following information: Full name, Position/Job title, Company name, business address, telephone number, and official business E-mail address. Please state the capacity in which the person knows/knew you (e.g. Supervisor, line manager etc. ) Required

5.2. If you are not currently working with vulnerable individuals but have done so in the past, please provide the name and contact details of the relevant line manager and employer. This will allow us to request a reference regarding your previous work in a regulated role. Required

5.3. As a prospective employer, we may contact any of your previous employers in addition to the referees you have provided. Do you consent to this? Please note that failure to disclose relevant information may result in the withdrawal of an offer or dismissal at a later date. Required

Supporting Statement 6.1 In no more than 200-300 words, please explain why you are applying for this position. Support your application by outlining how you meet the person specification, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Where possible, provide specific examples that demonstrate how you have applied these in previous roles or situations. Required

7.1. Applicants applying for posts involving regulated roles with children and/or protected adults – as defined by the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – are required to be members of the PVG Scheme. Are you currently a member of the PVG Scheme? Required 7.2. If you are already a member of the PVG Scheme, please provide your PVG Membership Number, and confirm the relevant workforce group(s) this applies to (children, protected adults, or both). Required

7.3. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, you are required to disclose all convictions (spent and unspent), cautions, and any other relevant non-conviction information. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence in any court in the United Kingdom or elsewhere? Required

7.4. Do you have any convictions or cautions, including those may be considered ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? Required

7.5. Are you currently listed, or under consideration for the list, as unsuitable to work with children and/or protected adults under the Disclosure Scotland barred lists? Required

7.6. Are you currently included on any equivalent barred list in another UK jurisdiction (e.g. England, Wales, or Northern Ireland) that prohibits working with children and/or protected adults? Required

7.7. Are you currently subject to any sanctions imposed by a regulatory body (e.g. the Scottish Social Services Council SSSC , Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC , or other relevant authority)? Required

7.8. Have you previously been, or are you currently, subject to any disciplinary or grievance procedures at your current or previous place of employment, including any formal warnings that are still active? Required

7.9. If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above questions, please provide further details below. This information helps us assess suitability for roles involving vulnerable individuals, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. Any disclosure will be treated in strict confidence and will not be shared with the selection panel. It will be considered within the context of the role. Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Required

Employment Conditions 8.1. I understand that any initial offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including verification of medical fitness (where applicable) and confirmation of my legal right to work in the UK. Required

8.2. If offered this position, do you intend working/to continue working in any other paid or voluntary role? If yes, please provide details, including the nature of the role, hours of work, and employer (if applicable). Applicants are expected to declare any potential conflict of interest in your answer. Required

Work Preferences 9.1 Please indicate the location and type of the Archway Service you would like to be considered for. Required

9.2 Please write below the location of all the other Archway Services you are interested in working in. Your choices are

• Dominies Road, Aberdeen (Supported Living)
• Dyce, Aberdeen (Respite)
• Garthdee, Aberdeen (Respite)
• Kingswells, Aberdeen (Supported Living)
• Summerhill, Aberdeen (Supported Living)
• Westburn Road, Aberdeen (Care Home)
• Westhill, Aberdeenshire (Supported Living)
• No other Services

9.3 Please indicate your preferred number of hours to work each week. Required

9.4 Please indicate your preferred shift type. Required

9.5 Please indicate if you are interested in becoming a Relief Worker. Required

Additional Information and Applicant Declaration 10.1 Is there anything else you would like to add in support of your application? This is your opportunity to share any additional information that you feel strengthens your application. This could include achievements, personal qualities, voluntary work, or circumstances not covered elsewhere in the form. Required

10.2 This declaration must be signed by all applicants. By submitting this form, I confirm that the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or, if discovered after appointment . click apply for full job details