Social Care Worker

Centred; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive charitable organization in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Social Care Worker to join their team in Inverness. This full-time role requires a full UK driving licence and offers an excellent benefits package including 32 days paid holiday, uniform, and funded SVQ training. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and an understanding of mental health recovery. Previous experience is preferable but full support and training will be provided.

Benefits

32 days’ paid holiday

Uniform provided

Access money as you earn

Competitive pension and life assurance schemes

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working patterns

Funded SVQ training

Employer pays for PVG

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care and support to individuals.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to provide person-centred support.

Skills

Compassion and care for people

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Education

SVQ in care

Job description

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

**Please note we do not accept CV’s

JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker

SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.

JOB TYPE:Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Caithness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.

JOB SUMMARY

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC

Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
• Uniform provided
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
• Employer pays for PVG

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
• Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.