Housing Care Worker

Trust Housing Association; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

PVG Disclosure paid

Job summary

Trust Housing Association in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, is seeking a Care & Support Worker on a permanent basis. You will support older and vulnerable adults in their own homes, delivering daily living assistance across a wide timetable from early morning to evenings, seven days a week, with flexible shifts and a rolling rota.

We offer an hourly rate of £14.04, 20 guaranteed hours per week, paid training, SVQ study opportunities, uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, PVG

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector with older people or other vulnerable members of a community.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses basic IT skills.
• Previous experience is preferred but we provide comprehensive training and support.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults in their own homes and follow individual care plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks, meals and medication administration as required.
• Provide empathy and respectful, person-centred care to tenants.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

SVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Worker to join our team in Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3JY on a permanent basis. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Galashiels.

• Hourly Rate: £14.04 per hour
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week, worked over average 4 days on a rolling 2-week Rota basis, with a mixture of weekdays and alternate weekends, day shifts and back shifts
• Job Type: Permanent
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7.00am and 10.00pm seven days a week, you'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives. You’ll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like.

Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses basic IT skills.
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland’s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and committed to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)