Social Care Worker – The Recovery Centre

Centred; Inverness; On-site; GBP 23,604 - 28,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days’ paid holiday a year

Employee Referral Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Funded SVQ training

Job summary

Centred in Inverness is seeking enthusiastic Social Care Workers for their Recovery Centre. This role involves delivering excellent care and support to enhance the lives of service users while working collaboratively.

Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a compassionate nature. Full training will be offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a competitive pay package along with 32 days paid holiday and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Ideally has previous experience in care, but not essential.
• Willing to develop a good understanding of mental health recovery concepts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care and support to people in need.
• Work as part of a team at the Recovery Centre.
• Make a real difference to the lives of service users.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassion and care for people

Adaptability

Understanding mental health recovery

Education

SVQ in care

Job description

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

**Please note we do not accept CV’s

JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker (The Recovery Centre)

SALARY: From £26,227.50 per year

JOB TYPE:Full-Time and Part-Time Available

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 Social Care Workers to join the Recovery Centre team.

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.

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.
• Earn money through our Employee Referral Scheme
• Buy and sell holiday days using our HolidayPlus scheme
• 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
• PVG covered by employer

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.

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.

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible requirement process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend an interview, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] who will be able to help you.

Centred is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We welcome applications from all and are committed to ensuring fairness, dignity and respect for all.