Care Worker

Hanover Scotland Housing Association; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking part-time Care Workers in Innerleithen. Responsibilities include assisting vulnerable adults in living independently, with flexible working hours. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a passion for person-centred care. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension options

Access to health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC as a support worker within the first 3 months.
• Confident working alone and in teams.
• Awareness of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults to live independently.
• Ensure services are delivered flexibly and safely.
• Participate in training as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team working

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Overview

Care Worker

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

Working Hours: 17.5 - 30 hours per week

Remuneration: £12.77 per hour (Unqualified rate)

£12.99 per hour (Qualified rate)

Closing Date: Ongoing

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 3 Part Time Care Workers at our Mercer Court, Innerleithen development. Hours are between 17.5 - 30 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off rota basis. The working hours are between 0700 and 2200 seven days a week. 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 or 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: Ongoing

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview as and when in receipt of application forms.

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.