Social Care Worker

Centred; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable company, Centred, seeks a motivated Social Care Worker in Inverness to provide essential care and support services to empower individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing lives while enjoying a rewarding benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

32 days paid holiday, increasing to 35 days

Uniform provided

Access to health and wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Funded SVQ training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Must possess a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including medication administration, food preparation, and skin integrity management.
• Support individuals in the community to live independently.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

SVQ in care

Job description

• Please note we cannot provide sponsorships at this time
• Please note we do not accept CV’s

SALARY: Starting at £24,570 per annum

JOB TYPE:Full-Time and Part-Time

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill-health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Inverness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.

JOB SUMMARY

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:-

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC.

Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
• Uniform provided
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
• Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

About Centred

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.