Home Support Worker

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Forres; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing provider in Forres is looking for a Home Support Worker to join their team. The role involves assisting vulnerable adults with personal care and daily tasks to promote independence. Successful candidates will have a genuine passion for helping others, flexibility in working hours, and the willingness to obtain necessary qualifications like SVQ 3. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Options

Inhouse Training Programs

Access to Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel between developments within the area.
• Willingness to cover a 24-hour shift pattern.
• 1 year experience in care or housing setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and housing support as per care plans.
• Assist with personal mobility and daily tasks.
• Administer medication and ensure care follows guidelines.

Skills

Passion for helping people

Flexible working

Empathy

Ability to use Microsoft applications

Education

SVQ level 2 or above

Willing to work towards an SVQ 3

Job description

Home Support Worker

Location: Varis Court, Forres

Working Hours: Up to 35-hours per week (various contracts)

Remuneration: £23,095 Starting Salary (salary during 6-month probation period)

£24,250 (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 23:59 pm

Do you have a passion for caring? Would you like to become part of our Hanover Care at Home 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 is Development based and provide enhanced provision to support adults with varying needs including physically disabled, learning disabilities, older adults and vulnerable adults in their own home to live as independently as they are able with a responsive service adapting to their care needs in line with care and 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
• Overtime rates available after 35 hours.
• Full time & Part time hours available
• SVQ 3
• 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
• Tech Scheme

About You

Essential

• A genuine passion for helping people.
• Able to demonstrate Hanover Scotland values in Inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration.
• Ability work flexibly and travel between developments within the area.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choose an independence.
• Willing to work towards an SVQ and registration with SSSC.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker on site, covering a 24-hour shift pattern.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

Desirable

• 1 year experience in care or housing setting.
• SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.

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

Main Responsibilities

ThisPermanent Home Support Worker – Varis Court, Forres role involves working on a rota covering various shifts over 2 shift patterns early & late including some weekends and public holidays. This rota is a rolling rota to support a work life balance working various hours – part time/full time (can be discussed at interview stage).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. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice. Home Support Workers are responsible for providing personal care and housing support in line with care plans agreed by the customer.

• Assistance with personal mobility support, support with daily personal tasks and general housekeeping.
• Medication administration from level 1-4.
• Providing all aspects of care at home, on site, in accordance to Scottish Government guidelines.

We are most proud of our people at Hanover. 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 experience Manager's you will be able to develop in your career.

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.

Interviews are likely to take place w/c Tuesday 16th December 2025, however, given that we have various contracts available we may choose to interview candidates as applications are received and close the advert early. If you are interested in applying, then we would encourage you to apply early.