Support Worker - Older People

Trust Housing Association Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Newton Stewart.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: -

• 16.75 contracted hours per week
• Competitive hourly rate of £9.76 - £9.87 per hour
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Paid PVG check
• 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 Care & 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. As one of our Supported Housing Workers you will be required to work 67 hours per four weeks, worked on a rolling rota including evenings, alternate weekends and sleepovers. Within the rolling pattern, you will have every alternative weekend off, if you would like to discuss the rota pattern, please call and speak to the co-ordinator. 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. Cooking is an essential task; therefore, applicants should have a keen interest and be able to cook for up to 12 people as we have an evening meal service for tenants. Working in partnership with other care providers and health care support is also an important element to support tenants with their changing needs.

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