Home Support Worker - Ref R019

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

About the Role

Our team of dedicated Home Support Workers are a vital part in delivering our exceptional service. You will be assisting in the provision of care, support and housing management services at our Varis Court development in Forres. You will be providing individual advice, practical assistance, direct personal care and emotional support to service users living in their own homes.

Main Responsibilities

This important Home Support Worker Forres role involves shift work, including weekends, early and back shifts. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice and independence.

• Partner with the customer to ensure practical care and domiciliary needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved.
• Contribute to the care planning process and implementation and liaison with external agencies, family members and carers.
• Assistance with personal cleanliness, mobility support, management of continence, support with daily personal tasks and general housekeeping.

About You

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year experience in a care setting.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate sympathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker, covering a 24 hour shift pattern.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold an SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification or prepared to achieve through training.

What We Are Offering

Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded:

• Competitive Salary and Remuneration
• Ongoing ‘on-the-job’ training
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Generous Pension Options
• External qualifications SVQs
• Employee Protection Protocols
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program

The Application Process

Apply today by submitting your online application form. Want to apply later? You can begin your application, click ‘save and exit’ and return later to apply before the closing date.

• You will receive confirmation of successful application and a copy of your application form will be sent to you via email.
• Your application will be carefully reviewed against the job specific and occupational requirements of the role
• Applicants progressed to assessment stage will receive contact to arrange an interview where we can learn more about each other.

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Hanover is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Charity no: SC 014738