Support Worker (Part Time)

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their Community Support Team. This role involves providing essential care for older individuals, particularly those with dementia, in their own homes. You'll be instrumental in promoting independence and enhancing life experiences through meaningful activities. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, this position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you're caring, organized, and ready to support those in need, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be caring, tolerant, flexible, and proficient in English.
• Good time management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to service users and their carers within their homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks to promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Health & Social Care Standards

Education

Basic Knowledge of Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: GCHSCP Various Locations throughout the city, G1 1LH

Salary: £22,612.12 - £23,925.74 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 30 hours per week

Job Description

Role: Support Worker (Older People Services)

Location: GCHSCP, Various locations throughout the North East of Glasgow

Hours: 30 hours per week, to be worked flexibly

Contract Status: Permanent

Please note this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for Visa Sponsorship.

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GHSCP) is seeking to recruit a Support Worker working across North East areas of the City.

The Community Support Team provides a Person Centred Home Based Support service for older people who have a diagnosis of dementia and associated health and physical support requirements.

Support Workers provide care and support to service users and their carers within their own homes. The support includes assistance with all aspects of daily living to promote independence, rights, autonomy, and choices. Support Workers will help service users access community-based, meaningful, and outcome-led activities to enhance life experiences and develop skills, in line with Care Inspectorate guidance, policies, procedures, and national strategies for people living with dementia.

As a Support Worker, you will observe and assess service users' physical, emotional, and environmental needs to contribute to care planning. Tasks include personal care, mobility assistance, documentation, and support with communication skills for daily tasks.

Training for personal development and role-specific skills will be provided. Candidates must be caring, tolerant, flexible, and proficient in English (written and spoken). Good time management and organizational skills are essential, along with basic knowledge of Health & Social Care Standards.

This role requires flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Membership of the PVG Scheme is essential upon appointment, and candidates will need to pay for their PVG membership or scheme checks.

These roles are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, 28th May 2025.

For more information about the role, contact Marlyn McLeish, Project Leader, at 07435735571 or [e-mail].

This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants should not re-apply.

Working for us!

For more about Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, visit our website.

Alternative application packs in formats such as Braille or audio can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be sent within 3 working days. Please ensure to request early to meet the application deadline.

Further Information

Please note: Glasgow City Council is currently updating its pay and grading structure, which may affect salary figures in this advert.