Care & Support Worker Nights (HCW) - Older People

Posted 13/11/2024 by Trust Housing Association Limited

Location:
Duns, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate:
£12.25 - £12.50/hour

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

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.

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 9:30pm and 7:30am, on a 2-week rota basis of 5 days one week, and 2 days in the second week. You'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.?You’ll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like. 

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

  • On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within our housing development of extra care flats and cottages, designed for later living all within 1 location. 
  • Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.? 
  • Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.? 
  • Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.? 
  • Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.? 
  • Additional Benefits: Car parking, uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check. 

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

  • Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these.   
  • Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.? 
  • Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.? 
  • Possesses basic IT skills.?

Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest. 

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: 12 noon 26th November 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Care & Support Worker Nights (HCW) - Older People 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)

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
ID2042-1806
Job ID:
222641268

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