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VSA is always pleased to consider applications from highly skilled and dynamic individuals. This page provides a list of current career opportunites. Please submit an application form for advertised vacancies as CVs are only accpeted in conjunction with completed forms.

If you wish to fill in the On-Line Jobs Application Form please take a note the Job reference number (e.g. Ref: 075/07) before leaving this page as you will need it when completing this form.

Cook
We are looking for Cooks to work at our Care Homes within Aberdeen and are offering a variety of locations, shifts and hours. As Cook, you will contribute towards the provision of a high quality catering service designed to meet the needs of our service users. You will have experience of working in a catering environment to specified standards with awareness of Health and Safety Regulations, including Food Hygiene. You will plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals and have good organisation and communication skills.
Ref: 06309
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Senior Support Worker - working with older people
A vacancy has recently arisen for a Senior Support Worker where you will co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users.You must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent and have the willingness and ability to attain an SVQ Level 3 qualification, have knowledge of the SSSC Code of Practice together with experience of working within the care sector with an emphasis on the co-ordination of activities in the workplace. You will be a good communicator, with the ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and be well organised.
Ref: 05309
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF
Carers Support Worker - temporary post
You will manage, monitor and develop a carers support and information service and build upon a carers partnership with strategic and voluntary organisations. You must hold a relevant professional qualification in e.g. Social Work, Care, Community Education etc and have experience of working with individuals or groups. With proven skills in relation to the provision of information you will have the ability to establish and maintain networks and develop partnership working. An effective communicator, you will have good organisation, mediation and negotiation skills with the ability to work well on your own initiative.
Ref: 05409
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Senior Support Worker - working with adults
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Support Worker, working with adults, where you will co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users.This post will involve some sleepovers on a rota basis for which an appropriate allowance will be paid. You must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent and have the willingness and ability to attain an SVQ Level 3 qualification, have knowledge of the SSSC Code of Practice together with experience of working within the care sector with an emphasis on the co-ordination of activities in the workplace. You will be a good communicator, with the ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and be well organised.
Ref: 05509
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Senior Support Worker - working with older people
A vacancy has recently arisen for a Senior Support Worker, working with older people, where you will co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users. You must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent and have the willingness and ability to attain an SVQ Level 3 qualification, have knowledge of the SSSC Code of Practice together with experience of working within the care sector with an emphasis on the co-ordination of activities in the workplace. You will be a good communicator, with the ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and be well organised.
Ref: 05609
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Senior Support Worker - Housing with Support
An interesting and exciting opportunity has arisen where we are seeking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join our well established team. We welcome applications from individuals who have good communication skills, both verbal and written who enjoy working as part of a team and have the desire to making a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for our service users. Previous experience in a supervisory role would be beneficial. A minimum SVQ Level II qualification in Social Care or equivalent in suitably related field is essential along with the ability and willingness to work towards attaining an SVQ level III.
Ref: 05709
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Support Worker - working with older people
As a Support Worker you will contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users. You must be willing to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care if you do not already hold one and have experience of working in a busy environment, ideally in a care home setting.
Ref: 32 hr post = 05809, 30 hr post = 05909, 21 hr post = 06009
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Support Worker - Peripatetic
As a Support Worker, working with adults and older people, you will contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users. You must be willing to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care if you do not already hold one and have experience of working in a busy environment, ideally in a care home setting.
Ref: 06109
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Administrative Assistant
An interesting and varied administration post based at has arisen where you will provide broad based clerical and administrative support to our Housing Support Services. Skilled and experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, you will be accurate, and have the ability to pay close attention to detail. The post also involves advising service users and carers in relation to benefit entitlement and supporting them to make application for benefits where necessary. An understanding of the benefit system would be beneficial but is not essential.
Ref: 06209
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word
Senior Support Worker - working with adults
A vacancy has recently arisen for a Senior Support Worker working with adults where you will co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of a quality service to meet the needs of our service users. You must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent and have the willingness and ability to attain an SVQ Level 3 qualification, have knowledge of the SSSC Code of Practice together with experience of working within the care sector with an emphasis on the co-ordination of activities in the workplace. You will be a good communicator, with the ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and be well organised.
Ref: 05209
Details of this job opportunity can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word

If you would like to apply for any of the jobs here then you can:

Contact Job Line on 01224 358589 for further information and to request an application form (please quote Reference Number).

Download An Application Form in PDF Format. (updated January 2009).

An industry leading salary and benefits package, including home working provision for some posts, is available for each successful candidate. Please submit an application form for advertised vacancies as CVs are only accpeted in conjunction with completed forms.

If you wish to fill in the On-Line Jobs Application Form please take a note the Job reference number (e.g. Ref: 075/07) before leaving this page as you will need it when completing this form.