Care Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider is recruiting a Part Time Care Worker at their Innerleithen development. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults to live independently, with flexible working hours between 17.5 - 30 hours per week. Candidates should have strong teamwork and communication skills, and must register with the SSSC. Hanover values its employees and offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension options

Access to GP advice line

Health Cash Plan

Free Employee Health & Wellbeing Counselling Services

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC as a support worker within 3 months.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Flexible hours covering early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible services safely and dignified.
• Support vulnerable adults in independent living.
• Work within a friendly and experienced team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Person-centred care awareness

Job description

Care Worker

Location: Mercer Court, Angle Park, Innerleithen, EH44 6QB

Working Hours: 17.5 - 30 hours per week

Remuneration: £12.77 per hour (Probation rate)

£12.99 per hour (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

About Hanover

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives.

About the Role

Hanover Scotland are excited to be recruiting for a Part Time Care Worker at our Mercers Court, Innerleithen development. Hours are between 17.5 - 30 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off rota basis. This is a rolling rota to support a work/life balance. You will be working within a friendly and experienced team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way.

Do you have a passion for supporting people to remain independent? Would you like to become part of our Hanover Housing Support Services where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives? If you do, we would love to hear from you!

Our Housing with Care Developments provide enhanced support to vulnerable adults who live in their own homes with varying needs. This includes physical disability, learning disability of older adults who are supported to live as independently as they are able through individual housing support plans.

About You

• The successful candidate must register with the SSSC as a support worker in Adult Social Services within the first 3-months of their role.
• Good team working but be confident working alone.
• Awareness of person-centred care.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team working.
• Hours are flexible covering early and late shifts 365 days per year.
• Some travel may be required for training and to provide essential cover.
• The successful candidate will not be permitted to start without a full and satisfactory PVG check.

What We Offer

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options
  
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform with 24/7 GP advice line, high street and shopping voucher discounts
  
• Health Cash Plan
  
• Free Employee Health & Wellbeing Counselling Services
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Tech Scheme
  
• Family friendly policies
  

  Recruitment Dates

  Closing date for applications 22nd August 2025

  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview week commencing 26th August 2025

  Hanover are firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role.