Support Worker - Fixed Term 12 Months

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Carluke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Scotland seeks a Support Worker for a fixed-term position at Rosemount Court in Carluke. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults to live independently, tailoring support to individual needs. Candidates should have a genuine passion for helping people, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to pursue further qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working options and health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards an SVQ and registration with SSSC.
• Experience in a care or housing setting is desirable.
• Commitment to follow regulatory codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with varying needs to live independently.
• Create individual housing support plans.
• Work flexibly covering a 24-hour shift pattern.

Skills

Passion for helping people

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Competency in Microsoft applications

Education

SVQ level 2 or above

Job description

Support Worker - Fixed Term 12 Months

Location: Rosemount Court, Carluke, ML8 4DZ

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week on a rolling rota - there are 2 job share posts open to fill the cover the FT Maternity Cover

Remuneration: £14.30 per hour (Probation rate)

£15.02 per hour (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: 7th August 2025

About Hanover

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives.

About the Role

Hanover Scotland are excited to be recruiting for a Support Worker on a fixed term basis at our Rosemount Court development in Carluke.

About You

Do you have a passion for supporting people to remain independent? Would you like to become part of our Hanover Housing Support Services where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. If you do, we would love to hear from you!

Our Very Sheltered Services are Development-based and provide enhanced provision to support adults with varying needs including physically disability, learning disability, and older adults. Our services enable vulnerable adults in their own homes to live as independently as they are able, all adapted to indiviual housing support plans.

Essential

• A genuine passion for helping people.
• Able to demonstrate Hanover Scotland values - Inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration.
• Ability to relate to people with empathy and recognise independence and right of choice.
• Willing to work towards an SVQ and registration with SSSC.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker on site, covering a 24-hour shift pattern.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• The successful postholder eill only be permitted to start once full and satisfactory PVG check is received.

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience in care or housing setting
• SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
• Commitment to undertake care practice in accordance with regulatory codes of practice and Hanover policies.

What We Offer

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options.
• Hybrid Working Model and Flexi-working
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications 7th August 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.