Relief Care Worker

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Scotland is looking for a Relief Care Worker to provide essential support to residents in a flexible working environment. This role requires compassion and dedication to ensure the wellbeing and dignity of vulnerable adults, with the opportunity to make a real difference in their lives. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly environment

Scottish Living Wage employer

Gold IIP Wellbeing employer

Young Person’s Guarantee

Qualifications

• Ability to register as a Care Worker with the SSSC within 6 months.
• Experience working within a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in line with SSSC codes and Health & Social Care Standards.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Support care planning to help residents achieve their goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to work well within a team

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Basic IT skills

Physically fit for moving and handling tasks

Flexible to work early/late shifts

Willingness to travel for training

Education

SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Relief Care Worker

Location: Morris Court, James Street, Dalry, KA24 5FB

Working Hours: Various Hours Availible

Remuneration: £12.17 per hour (Unqualified) - £12.77 per hour (Qualified)

Closing Date: Noon, 4th July 2025

About the Role

Hanover Scotland are excited to be recruiting for a Relief Care Worker to join our dedicated team ofRelief Care Workers. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide high-quality care and support to our residents, ensuring their wellbeing and dignity are always at the heart of what you do. You’ll work flexible hours as part of a supportive team, delivering services that are safe, respectful, and person-centred.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver care in line with SSSC codes and Health & Social Care Standards
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families
• Support care planning to help residents achieve their goals to live independently
• Keep accurate records, both written and digital
• Complete all required training and eLearning

If you're passionate about providing excellent care and want to be part of a team that truly values people, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

Are you passionate about person-centred care and making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our Relief Care Worker team.

Our Very Sheltered Services (check if this should be Care at Home) are Development-based and provide enhanced provision to support adults with varying needs including physically disabled, learning disabilities, older adults and vulnerable adults in their own homes to live as independently as they are able with a responsive service adapting to their housing support plans.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to register as a Care Worker with the SSSC within 6 months
• Strong communication and ability to work well within a team
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Physically fit for moving and handling tasks
• Flexible to work early/late shifts year-round
• Willingness to travel for training or to provide essential cover
• Experience working within a care setting

Desirable Extras:

• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

• REHIS elementary level

• Medication units in SVQ

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 employer and Young Person’s Guarantee.

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications04/07/2025

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.