Temporary Support Worker - Glasgow

Bield Housing and Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Glasgow seeks a Temporary Support Worker to help individuals with everyday tasks and personal care. You will join a compassionate team committed to empowering others. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Flexible working hours and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Full Induction

PVG costs paid

Free core training

SSSC Registration costs reimbursed

Occupational Sick pay

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work on a lone working basis.
• Good time keeping, time management and organisational skills.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake it.
• Obtain registration with the SSSC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with everyday tasks.
• Assisting with personal care, including intimate care.
• Medication prompting and administering.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Time management and organizational skills

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Temporary Support Worker - Glasgow

Make a Difference Every Day – Become a Support Worker at Kintail Gardens!

Are you driven by the desire to help others live their best lives? Join the team at Kintail Gardens and be part of a caring community that puts people first.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with everyday tasks
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment
• Assisting with household tasks
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
• Medication prompting/ administering

Hours of employment

30 hours organised as follows: 4 days over 7 on a rotating weekends.

The Role

In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:

• Assisting with household tasks
• Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
• Medication prompting/ administering

About You

• You will have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
• Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• Flexible working hours - various shift patterns available dependant on the needs of the service
• Full Induction
• PVG costs paid for employment opportunities, 50% for Casual Workers
• Free core training
• SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
• Occupational Sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

No Experience? No Problem. Just Bring Your Passion. While previous experience in care is a bonus, it’s not essential. What matters most to us is your values and your desire to make a difference. If you have a genuine interest in supporting others and helping them live fulfilling, independent lives, we’d love to hear from you. At Kintail Gardens, we believe that compassion, empathy, and a willingness to learn are the foundations of great care. Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives—one person at a time.

Sponsorship

Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application. If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.

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