Bank Later Living Support Worker - Stornoway - ID7004-503288

Trust Housing Association Ltd; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above minimum wage

Living Wage alignment

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Paid training and development

Uniform (where applicable)

SVQ support

SSSC membership covered

PVG Disclosure check paid

Job summary

Trust Housing Association Ltd is hiring a Bank Later Living Support Worker in Stornoway. You will help older people stay independent, supported at home, and connected to their community. The role involves practical housing support, tenancy assistance and maintaining safety in developments.

The position requires flexible bank hours on a 4-week rota, with a hourly wage of £14.04. Trust offers above minimum wage pay, generous leave, pension contributions, and role-specific benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support or care contexts would be beneficial.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to undergo PVG check and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical housing and wellbeing support to help customers maintain their homes and tenancies.
• Assist customers to stay independent, connected and confident in their community.
• Support customers with activities, daily tasks and access to services while keeping clear records.

Job description

Bank Later Living Support Worker - Stornoway - ID7004-503288

Supporting Independence, One Day at a Time

Why Join Trust?

At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day. We offer competitive pay above the minimum wage, aligned with Living Wage rates, generous annual leave and pension contributions. You’ll also receive wellbeing support, paid training and development, and, where applicable, role-specific benefits such as uniform, SVQ support, paid SSSC membership and a paid PVG Disclosure check.

About the Role

As a Later Living Support Worker, you will help older people stay independent, connected and confident in their own community.

You will provide practical housing and wellbeing support, helping customers maintain their homes and tenancies, take part in community life, access services and feel safe within their development.

Vacancy Summary

This role is based at Matheson Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Western Isles HS1 2LA (Post will also cover Lewis Street development).

Hours: Bank hours as required on a 4-week rota

Salary: £14.04 per hour

Contract type: Permanent / Casual

Please check the location, hours and working pattern before applying to make sure the role is suitable for you.

Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values-led recruitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. No agencies please.

We’re looking for someone warm, reliable and customer-focused who enjoys supporting older people, communicates clearly and respectfully, and can build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and external partners. You don’t need to be a digital expert, but you should be comfortable using online systems, emails and digital records as part of your day-to-day work.

A typical day might include supporting customers with practical tasks, encouraging independence, helping people take part in activities, responding to customer needs or concerns, working with colleagues and partners, and keeping accurate support records. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Malina Duncan, Later Living Manager (Meals) at [e-mail].