Support Worker

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team based in Inverness. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive rate of £12.15 per hour. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Support Worker we will offer you: - 15 contracted hours per week worked over a rolling 4 week rota. Shifts between 9am & 7.30pm, working both weekdays and weekends. Competitive hourly rate of £12.15 per hour Generous Holiday Entitlement Paid PVG check & Professional Membership including SSSC Access to paid training and a vocational qualification Option to work additional bank cover hours via our agency Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services for older people and housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.   What we’re looking for in our Support Worker: 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.  Skills and experience we're looking for in our Support Worker: 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. Closing Date: 16 October 2024 If you have practical experience in a similar role, are self-motivated and organised with a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you.  If you’d like to learn more about this exciting and rewarding role as our Support Worker, please click apply now!  *Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace ('office') should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw and your contractual workplace will be the most appropriate for you and the requirements of the role. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team and yourself.  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- SC(phone number removed)