Home Support Worker

Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity to join Reablement &TEC Team in the Stirling Area, making a difference to people’s lives. Our team members work to agreed outcome support plans providing an enabling approach to individuals living in their own homes within their communities.

The post holder will work as part of the Clacks and Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership, working alongside Allied Health Professional (Physios & OT’s) and other professionals that work as a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder would be expected to undertake care tasks that support people in their daily living tasks and promote self-care of long-term medical conditions. We are looking for people who can be responsive, flexible and work in a professional manner.

You should be able to work shift patterns on a rota basis this includes evenings and weekends. You will be required to register with the SSSC and attain the appropriate qualification (SVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care) which we will support you with this, providing comprehensive training and pay associated costs are included.

If you are enthusiast, motivated flexible and committed and have experience in supporting others or customer’s service we would like to hear from you.

You should hold a full, current driving licence that enables you to drive legally in the UK.

 

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for adults.  If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.