Could you be part of our team?

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Housing Care Worker(supporting Older People) to join our team at 5 Old Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire KA26 9HG. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Girvan, Glasgow, and the surrounding area, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £14.00 to £14.25 per hour.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you the: -

Hourly Rate: £14 - £14.25 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent Contract
On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximizing independence.
Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
Additional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership, and paid PVG Disclosure check.

What we're looking for in our Senior Care & Support Worker:

Here at Trust, we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring for and supporting people in their everyday lives. As a Senior Care and Support Worker you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Your duties would involve supporting and mentoring Support staff, managing rotas, identifying training needs, supervising, and leading the writing of personal, care & support plans. There will also be some practical support with the tenant's daily life including homecare support, personal care, and helping to promote a positive, active, and healthy lifestyle. Your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.

Care & Support Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate:

Ideally, you have experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand and have an appreciation of their needs and know how to meet these.
You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and supervisory experience.
An SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification is also required to comply with the registration/timescale requirements of the SSSC.
You will possess basic IT skills.

Closing Date: 17 September 2024

Please note this role is subject to a satisfactory interview, references, and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

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.

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

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity, and a great place to work.

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

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

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