Care Worker

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Innerleithen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals in their quest for independence. As a Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of residents by providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. This position offers a flexible 4 on 4 off rota, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while ensuring that residents receive dignified and stimulating care. With a commitment to professional development and a strong emphasis on teamwork, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in a rewarding field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Options

Cash Health Plan

Inhouse Training Programs

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Employee Health & Wellbeing Counselling

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 GP Access

Qualifications

• Ability to register as a support worker with SSSC within 3 months.
• Awareness of dementia and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care services while adhering to SSSC codes and Health Standards.
• Develop professional relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Person-Centred Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic IT Skills

Literacy and Numeracy

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Worker

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 Care at Home services are Development-based and provide enhanced provision to support adults with varying needs including physically disabled, older adults and vulnerable adults in their own homes to live as independently as they are able with a responsive service adapting to their housing support plans.

What We Are Offering

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we'll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform with 24/7 GP access including fuel card discount and high street voucher discounts.
• Cash Health Plan
• Inhouse Training Programs
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Free Employee Health & Wellbeing Counselling Services
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You

Essential

• Be able to be registered as a support worker in an adult social care service with SSSC within 3 months of beginning the role (see desirable SVQ2)
• Awareness of person-centred care
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Good team working and be able to work alone
• Hours consist of covering early and late shifts 365 days per year
• Some travel may be required for training and to provide essential cover

Desirable

• SVQ 2 or SVQ 3 in health and social care, or willing to work towards
• Medication units in SVQ
• Awareness of dementia

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in an organisation with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Main Responsibilities

ThisPermanent Care Worker – Mercer Court, Innerleithen role involves working on a 4 on 4 off rota, 17.5 - 30 hours per week. This rota is a rolling rota to support a work life balance.You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care services to residents, while working to SSSC codes of practice and Health and Social Care Standards
• Undertake all training and eLearning relevant to the care role.
• Develop good working professional relationships with residents and families to meet their needs.
• Assist in care planning for residents to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide and maintain manual and electronic records to required standards.

Hanover is an equal-opportunity and disability-confident employer. Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd. Scottish Charity no: SC 014738

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.