Role: Support Worker (Older People)
Job Description
Salary: £12.15 per hour
Location: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire G81 2QA
Job type: Permanent /Part Time 16.75 hours
Job Ref: ID1482-345
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2024
Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Ramillies Court, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire G81 2QA. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around West Dunbartonshire.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker, we will offer you: –
- 16.75 contracted hours per week worked over a rolling 4-week rota.
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.15 per hour
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Paid PVG check & Professional Membership including SSSC
- Access to paid training and a vocational qualification
- Option to work additional bank cover hours via our agency
What we’re looking for in our Support Workers:
You’ll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. There are also kitchen duties, including menu planning, stock management, food prepping and cooking. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.
Support Worker 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:
Your online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 20th August 2024.
If you live in West Dunbartonshire or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Jacqueline Allan, Supported Housing Co-ordinator, on 0141 952 7869. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check.
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.
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 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become one of our Domestics and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.
Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work.
Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086
