Home Support Workers - 495276

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association; Forres; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension options

Health and Wellbeing support networks

Employee counselling service

Hanover Perks platform

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Family friendly policies

PVG/Disclosure paid

Job summary

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association is seeking Home Support Workers for Varis Court, Forres, with full or part-time hours and weekend/public holiday shifts. You will provide compassionate, person-centered care aligned with individual support plans and PVG clearance before starting.

During a 6-month probation, pay is £13.46 per hour, rising to £14.16 per hour upon successful completion. Applications close 27 November 2026; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring mindset essential.
• Ability to be flexible with shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic digital literacy required for daily tasks.
• Must be a member of the PVG scheme prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible care and support in residents' homes.
• Work with the team to provide dignified, safe, and person-centered care.
• Support residents to live as independently as possible within care plans.
• Commitment to meeting regulatory requirements and organizational values.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Digital literacy

PVG scheme membership

Job description

Home Support Workers (full & part-time)

Location: Varis Court, Forres IV36 1RA

Working Hours: Various Hours Available (full & part-time)

Remuneration: £13.46 per hour (during 6-month probation period), £14.16 per hour (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 23:59pm

Exciting opportunity to come and join our team!

Do you have a passion for caring? Would you like to become part of our Housing with Care development where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our Varis Court Housing with Care development in Forres provides enhanced care provision to adults living with varying needs. This includes physical disability, learning disabilities, older adults and vulnerable adults. Our residents live in their own homes, and our team is at the forefront of helping to support residents to live as independently as they are able with services adapted to individual care and support plans.

This post is offering full and part-time hours and includes working weekends and public holidays, so we are looking for the successful candidates to show flexibility to support the needs of the people we support.

You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way and in full compliance with both statutory and regulatory requirements.

About You:

Successful candidates will have:

• A genuine passion for helping people.

• An ability to demonstrate our values of promoting inclusion, accountability, respect, and collaboration.

• An ability to work flexibly.

• An ability to treat people with empathy and recognise the rights of choice and independence.

• A basic level of digital skills and literacy.

• An ability to complete a full and satisfactory PVG check prior to joining (you must be a member of the PVG scheme prior to starting this role with us).

What We Offer

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing and DYW Pledge Employer. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options.

• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.

• Employee counselling service upon assessment.

• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Tech Scheme.

• Family friendly policies.

• Payment of PVG or Disclosure (where applicable)

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th November 2026 at 23:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview commencing 1st December 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and will interview suitable candidates as and when we receive applications.

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.

Sponsorship Information - Please note sponsorship is not currently available at Hanover.

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