Waking Nights Home Support Worker

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing support organization in Elgin is seeking a Waking Nights Home Support Worker to promote independence and provide care in a supportive environment. The role involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, supporting individuals with personal needs and encouraging choice. Competitive salary and health support benefits included. Apply by 26th September 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrate values of inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration.
• Work towards SVQ and registration with SSSC.
• Full and satisfactory PVG check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and housing support per care plans.
• Assist with personal mobility and daily tasks.
• Medication administration from level 1-4.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Microsoft Applications

Education

SVQ

Job description

Waking Nights Home Support Worker

Location: Chandlers Court, Elgin

Working Hours: 33.5 hours per week

Remuneration: Salary £23,210 (Probation rate)

Salary £24,250 (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: 26th September 2025, 23:59

About Hanover

Hanover Scotland 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 are excited to be recruiting for a Waking night Home Support Worker in our Chandlers Court Very Sheltered Development in Elgin. This role involves working on a rota basis, working a 4 on 4 off shift patterns.

If you have a passion for supporting people to remain independent, wish to make a difference to people’s lives, and would like to become part of our team then we would love to hear from you!

As part of your role, you will be required to work flexibly and as a lone worker on site. This Permanent Waking night Home Support Worker - Chandlers Court, Elgin role involves working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern 9.45pm- 7.15am. This rota is a rolling rota to support a work life balance. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice.

Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

About You

You will:

• Have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Be able to demonstrate our values: inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration.
• Be able to display empathy and recognise the rights of independence and choice.
• Be willing to work towards an SVQ and registration with SSSC as well as comply with regulatory standards and codes of practice.
• Be able to work as part of a team, covering a mix of early and late shifts.
• Be able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Be required to have a full and satisfactory PVG check prior to starting.

Main Responsibilities

• Home Support Workers are responsible for providing personal care and housing support in line with care plans agreed by the customer.
• Assistance with personal mobility support, support with daily personal tasks and general housekeeping.
• Medication administration from level 1-4.
• Providing all aspects of care at home, on site, in accordance with Scottish Government guidelines.

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.
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including fully trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and a health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications 26th September 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview week commencing 6th October 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.