Care & Support Workers (Community Housing Care Workers)

Would you like to join our exciting new project in Duns?

We are looking for Care Workers to join our Extra Care Housing Project at Longfield Crescent in Duns. We are already providing a great service within our Extra Care Housing Development and are now ready to provide this within the local area to our neighbourhood community.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: -

· Competitive hourly rate of £9.87 - £10.25

· Guaranteed hours - contracted for 21 hours per week working between 8am & 10pm

· Access to paid Training and vocational qualification

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Paid PVG check

· Option to work additional hours with our staff agency

Working as part of our team you will ensure that our clients receive the support and personal care identified in individual care plans, making it possible for them to continue to enjoy as much independent living as they’re able.

Working with local neighbours, within walking distance of our Extra Care Housing Project at Longfield Crescent you will provide housing support, personal care and meals.

What we’re looking for in our Care & Support Workers:

Ideally, you will have some experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community however as full training and support is provided, we would also welcome applications from those new to the care sector or those thinking of a change in career.

Access to a car is not essential as all our clients will be within walking distance of our Extra Care Housing development at Longfield Crescent.

If you would like to work in a rewarding job looking after those who rely on support, dedication and compassion please visit our website for further details.

If you are successful in joining our team, we have some fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

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 Gold accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086