Senior Care & Support Worker

Trust Housing Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care & Support Worker to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older and vulnerable adults. This rewarding role involves supporting tenants in their daily lives, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality care. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, you'll have the opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of others, 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

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector and working with older people is ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor staff, manage rotas, and identify training needs.
• Provide practical support with personal care and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Supervisory Experience

Care Sector Experience

Basic IT Skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Worker (supporting Older People) to join our team in Calton, Glasgow City. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Glasgow. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £14.00 - £14.25 (Pay Award Pending).

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: -

• Hourly Rate: £14 - £14.25 per hour (Pay Award Pending)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, average 4 days per week
• Rota details: Every 2-weeks
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximising independence.
• 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.

What we’re looking for in our Senior Care & Support Worker:

Here at Trust we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people in their everyday lives. As a Senior Care and Support Worker you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Your duties would involve supporting and mentoring Support staff, managing rotas, identifying training needs, supervision, and leading the writing of personal, care & support plans. There will also be some practical support with the tenant’s daily life including homecare support, personal care and helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle. Your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.

Care & Support Skills and Experience:

• Ideally you have experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand and have an appreciation of their needs and know how to meet these.
• You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and supervisory experience.
• An SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification is also required to comply with the registration/timescale requirements of the SSSC.
• You will possess 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. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.

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 Senior Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 21st February 2025

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.

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

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity, and a great place to work.

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

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086