ID7064-53204 Later Living Carers, Pollokshaws

Trust Housing Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

SVQ support

Paid PVG Disclosure check

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Paid training and development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Trust Housing Association Ltd. is seeking a Later Living Carer to provide high-quality, person-centred care in customers' homes across Scotland. You will help people stay independent, safe and well with dignity and compassion.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team, following care plans, recording care activities and building trusting relationships. PVG checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and reliable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using online systems, emails and digital records.
• Willingness to learn and follow care plans with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, mobility, nutrition and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and collaborate with colleagues.
• Uphold dignity and independence for customers in their own homes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Job description

Later Living Carer

Care That Helps People Live Their Way

Why Join Trust?

At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day. We offer competitive pay above the minimum wage, aligned with Living Wage rates, generous annual leave and pension contributions. You’ll also receive wellbeing support, paid training and development, and, where applicable, role-specific benefits such as uniform, SVQ support, paid SSSC membership and a paid PVG Disclosure check.

About the Role

As a Later Living Carer, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps customers stay independent, safe and well in their own home.

You will support customers to maintain their dignity, choice and wellbeing while building positive relationships that help people feel valued, safe and confident.

A Typical Day Might Include

A typical day might include supporting customers with daily routines, personal care, medication, mobility, nutrition, wellbeing and companionship, while working with colleagues and keeping accurate care records.

About You

We’re looking for someone kind, patient and reliable who communicates well, works as part of a team and cares about helping older people live with dignity, choice and independence.

You don’t need to be a digital expert, but you should be comfortable using online systems, emails and digital records as part of your day-to-day work.

Vacancy Summary

This role is based at 40 Shawholm Crescent, Pollokshaws, Glasgow G40 2RZ
Hours: 2 x 20 and 2 x 30 h.p.w. 2-week rota, working every second weekend.
Salary: £14.04 p.h.
Contract type: Permanent / Part-time
Please check the location, hours and working pattern before applying to make sure the role is suitable for you.

Important Information

Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values-led recruitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. No agencies please.

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