Home Support Worker (28 Posts Various Hours)

North Lanarkshire Council; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Coatbridge is offering a rewarding career opportunity in their Home Support Service. As a Home Support Worker, you will provide care to individuals promoting independence in their home environment. Candidates should ideally have an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, strong communication skills, and experience in a care setting. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including ongoing personal development support.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting is desirable.
• Ability to promote and maximize independence and self-management.
• Must have a current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals.
• Observe and respond to changes in health and wellbeing.
• Update and record individual care plans.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Good communication

IT skills

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Coatbridge Locality Support Services Disability Buchanan Street Coatbridge, ML5 1BA

Salary: £32,208 - £35,036 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

NLC7 £32,208 - £35,036 (based on a 37hr post, pro rata for part-time hours)

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career as part of our Home Support Service, providing a person-centred care approach to individuals living in North Lanarkshire. As a member of the team, you will use a reablement approach, working closely alongside individuals and their families to promote and maximise independence, self-management, and natural resources. You will enable individuals to gain or regain confidence, ability, and necessary skills while living in their home environment, including natural supports.

A SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Successful applicants who do not currently hold this qualification will be supported to achieve it. You should also be motivated, enthusiastic, with a pleasant, friendly manner, and respectful of the privacy and dignity of individuals. As a good communicator, you must be able to observe and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of people in your care, updating and recording individual care plans as appropriate.

Experience working within a care setting, undertaking moving and assisting, is desirable, along with some IT skills. A current driving license is essential for Home Support Workers. In return, we will offer opportunities for you to develop your experience further and support your ongoing personal development.

You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing this role.

You will also need to be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Requirements

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellbeing support, financial benefits, and family support. This includes 26 days of annual leave, 6 public holidays*, and a range of offers through our NLLife reward site. We also provide a full learning and development program via our LearnNL academy to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked as compensation for annual leave and public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for hours worked.

Responsibilities

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, such as Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver, or others?

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist, or spouse of a veteran who has previously served in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from individuals self-assessing as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those who meet the essential criteria of the job.