Support Worker (REQ02767)

Are you caring, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people? Do you want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team that puts compassion at the heart of everything they do?

Join Bield Housing & Care at West Port as a Support Worker and help us provide an outstanding care at home service. Whether you're an experienced care professional or new to the sector, if you have a genuine interest in helping people lead their best lives, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with daily living tasks and encouraging their independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with household tasks and routines
• Providing personal care, including intimate care
• Prompting or administering medication as required
• Promoting a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment

Hours

• 25 hour per week role, working 5 out of 7 days on a shift rota basis

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full UK Driving Licence; the nature of the role will involve visiting clients homes and will require the successful candidate to have access to a road worthy vehicle which is insured for business purposes.
• Has strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Can work effectively on their own as well as part of a team
• Is organised, punctual and reliable
• Holds (or is willing to work towards) an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Is able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of starting
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided.

Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Full induction and free core training
• PVG costs covered for employment
• SSSC registration fees reimbursed for the duration of your employment
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

Important Information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions.
• Bield Housing & Care does not currently hold a sponsorship licence – we are unable to support visa applications at this time.
• If you require this advert in an alternative format, please contact us directly.
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Disability Confident

Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.

In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.

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