Job Description
Salary: £14.00 – £14.25 per hour
Location: Lochar Crescent, Pollok, G53 5NY
Job type: Permanent/full-time 35 hours
Job Ref: ID1562-1708
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th August 2024
Could you be part of our team?
Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Worker (supporting Older People) to join our team at 20 Lochar Crescent, Pollok, Glasgow City G53 5NY. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Pollock, Glasgow and the surrounding area.
What we’re looking for in our Senior Care & Support Worker:
Here at Trust we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people in their everyday lives. As a Senior Care and Support Worker you’ll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Your duties would involve supporting and mentoring Support staff, managing rotas, identify training needs, supervision, and leading the writing of personal, care & support plans. There will also be some practical support with the tenant’s daily life including homecare support, personal care and helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle. Your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants’ lives.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: –
- Hourly Rate: £14 – £14.25 per hour
- Hours: 35 hours per week, working over a 2-week rota
- Job Type: Permanent Contract
- On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximising independence.
- Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
- Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
- Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
- Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
- Additional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.
Care & Support Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate:
- Ideally you have experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand and have an appreciation of their needs and know how to meet these.
- You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and supervisory experience.
- An SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification is also required to comply with the registration/timescale requirements of the SSSC.
- You will possess basic IT skills.
Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.
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.
Join our outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Senior Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day.
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.
We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.
How to Apply
Our online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th August.
If you live in Pollock or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
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