Home Support Worker (Various hours and Locations) - NLA08379

North Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

6 public holidays

LearnNL learning academy

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is offering Home Support Worker positions across various hours and locations in Scotland. Posts are 21 hours or more, with a 37-hour equivalent for the advertised salary.

The role focuses on person-centred care, promoting independence, and working with individuals and families to maximise natural supports. Desirable SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, a valid driving licence, PVG scheme membership, and SSSC registration eligibility.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Current driving licence is essential for Home Support Workers in the Home Assessment Team.
• PVG Scheme membership required prior to commencing in this role.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or eligibility for registration.
• Experience in a care setting and IT skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and promote independence in the home environment.
• Work closely with individuals and families to enable confidence and self-management.
• Observe and respond to changes in health and wellbeing; update individual care plans as appropriate.
• Assist with moving and handling as required and record care plans.

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Home Support Worker (Various hours and Locations) - NLA08379

NLC7 £33,747 - £36,267 (based on a 37hr post, pro rata for part time hours)

Various hours/locations available - please note all posts are 21 hours or over

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 focus on promoting and maximising independence, self-management and natural resources. You will enable individuals to gain or regain their confidence, ability and necessary skills whilst living in their home environment, encompassing natural supports.

We have opportunities within the Home Assessment Team (HAT) which focusses on getting the right supports in place, in those first days, after service users return home from hospital. We also have opportunities within the wider home support service providing longer term care.

A SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable, successful applicants who don’t currently hold this qualification will be supported to achieve this. You should also be motivated and enthusiastic with a pleasant, friendly manner and respectful of the privacy and dignity of individuals. As a good communicator, you must also 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 of working within a care setting, undertaking moving and assisting is desirable together with some IT skills. A current driving licence is essential for Home Support Workers in the Home Assessment Team. In return, we will offer opportunities for you to develop your experience further and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

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

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

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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 have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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