Housing Care Worker x 2 - ID2963-502301 - Greenock (StMC)

Trust Housing Association Ltd.; Greenock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care & Support Workers to join their team in Greenock. This role involves providing essential support to older and vulnerable adults, ensuring they receive personalized care in their homes. With flexible shifts and guaranteed hours, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of residents. The organization values its team members, offering competitive pay, training, and career progression in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in social care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Paid SSSC Membership

Paid PVG Disclosure Check

Uniform

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector and working with older people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support older and vulnerable adults in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks based on individual care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Basic IT Skills

Education

SVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Could you be part of our team?

Trust has exciting opportunities for two Care & Support Workers to join our team at St Margarets Court, Greenock, Inverclyde PA16 7AL. These are excellent job opportunities for those who live in and around Inverclyde.

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.

• Location: St Margarets Court, Greenock, Inverclyde PA16 7AL
• Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including alternate weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 2 roles (1 x 18.75 hours, 1 x 20 hours per week) with hours averaged over 4 days on a rolling 2-week rota basis, mixture of weekdays and weekend, day and back shifts
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• 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.

Care & Support 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.

If you are successful in joining our team, we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

Join our outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day.

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.

How to Apply

Our online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 16th May 2025.

If you live in Greenock or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!

Click the Apply Button Now! - if the Care & Support Worker role sounds like the career for you.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Marion MacAskill, Care & Support Partner, on 0141 227 8539, or at [e-mail].

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