Care & Support Worker (HCW)- Older People

Job Description

Role: Care & Support Worker (HCW)- Older People

Salary: £12.25 – £12.50 per hour

Location: Duns, Scottish Borders TD11 3FG

Job type: Permanent /part-time 29.5

Job Ref: ID423-1804

Closing Date: Friday 14th June 2024

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Care and Support Worker (HCW -Older People) to join our team based at Longfield Crescent, Duns, on a permanent part-time contract.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: –

· Competitive hourly rate of £12.25—£12.50 per hour

· 29.5 hours available per week on a 2 week rolling rota

· Access to paid Training and vocational qualification

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Paid PVG check

· Paid Professional Membership

· Option to work additional hours with our staff agency

What we’re looking for in our Care & Support Workers:

Our housing care service at Duns provides housing support, personal care and a meals service. You’ll be working with our tenants to ensure that they receive the support and personal care identified in individual care plans, making it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.

Care & Support Skills and Experience:

Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health & Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

To Apply:

Please complete and submit our online application no later than 12 noon on the closing date stated. Trust is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also

provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 3,600 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086