Care & Support Worker (Hcw)

Description

Trust Housing Association has a fantastic opportunity for a Care & Support Worker (HCW) to join our Housing development based in Duns. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive hourly rate.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Care & Support Worker (HCW), we will offer you:

Competitive hourly rate of £11.15 – £11.56 

23.25 or 29 hours per week on a rolling rota between 7.30am & 10pm 

Access to paid training and vocational qualifications

Generous holiday entitlement

Paid PVG check

Paid Professional Membership of SSSC

Option to work additional hours with our staff agency 

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.

What we’re looking for in our Care & Support Worker (HCW):

Our housing care service at Duns provides housing support, personal care and a meals service. You’ll be working with our tenants to ensure that they receive the support and personal care identified in individual care plans, making it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.

Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Care & Support Worker (HCW):

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.

Closing Date: Thursday 14th September 2023

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Care & Support Worker (HCW) and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum 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- SC(phone number removed)