Supported Housing Worker

Trust Housing Association; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 15,956 - 22,726; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check

Professional Membership including SSSC

Paid training

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Access to vocational qualification

Job summary

Trust Housing Association is seeking a part-time Support Worker (Later Living Support) in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway. You will support tenants per their personal plans, assist with meals in the dining room, and may perform occasional kitchen duties.

The role includes lone working from 5pm to 10pm and coverage during short-staffing periods. Applicants should have a Health & Social Care qualification and experience with older people or vulnerable community members.

Qualifications

• A relevant Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience of working with older people or other vulnerable groups.
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to follow their personal care plans to maintain independence.
• Assist with meal delivery and dining room support; occasional kitchen duties may be required.
• Be comfortable with lone working and after-hours shifts (5pm–10pm) and cover for short-staffing situations.

Skills

Experience with older people

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Later Living Support) to join our team based in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway on a part-time, permanent basis.

What We’re Looking For In Our Support Workers

You’ll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room; there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.

Support Worker Skills And Experience

Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health & Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. 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.

In Return For Your Enthusiasm and Commitment

• 16.75 hours worked over a mixture of shifts on a 4-week rolling rota, including working alternate weekends
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.04 per hour
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Paid PVG check & Professional Membership including SSSC
• Access to paid training and a vocational qualification

Please note, there is lone working involved in this role, and you must be able to work alone from 5pm - 10pm when on shift. This role will also involve assisting with occasions of short staffing.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 28th July 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Support Worker and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person‑centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

No Agencies Please!

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland’s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and committed to our people and the values that we all share.

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

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)