Senior Care & Support Worker (Older People) Glasgow
Job Description
Role: Senior Care & Support Worker (Older People)
Salary: £19,275 – £20,836 per annum (£12.36 – £13.36ph)
Location: Glasgow, Pollok G53 5NY
Job type: Permanent, 30 hours
Job Ref: ID313-1948
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Are you a care worker looking to take a step into management?
Trust Housings post of Senior Care and Support Worker (Older People) offers the opportunity for you to take the first step into management and development the skills and knowledge to progress within the Social Care field. This is a 30-hour permanent role at our development at 20 Lochar Crescent, Pollok.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: –
£19,275 – £20,836 per annum based on working 30 hours
3-week rolling rota, working shifts between 8am & 10pm
Access to paid training and vocational qualifications
Generous holiday entitlement
Paid PVG check
Paid Professional Membership, including SSSC
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 your duties would involve supporting and mentoring Support staff, managing rotas, identify training needs, supervision, 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.
Here at Pollok, we support our tenants with a variety of different care needs, some will have physical and/or learning difficulties, alcohol related illnesses & brain impaired abilities including dementia. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement but in return you can expect fantastic career progression opportunities, excellent training and working in a positive enjoyable environment. What matters most is that you have the correct positive values and attitude.
Care & Support Skills and Experience:
You will be experienced in a care related service with excellent 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. Ideally you will have previous experience in working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.
If this sounds like the perfect job for you then don’t delay, please Apply Online Now
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th January 2024.
For an informal chat regarding this role please contact Iain Denholm, Manager on
0141 892 0262 or via IainD@trustha.org.uk
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.
