Support Worker (Housing Support)

Highland Home Carers; Inverness; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Scotland is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals in their homes. No prior experience is required, but a commitment to high-quality care is essential. The role involves helping with daily activities and maintaining records. Offering a £13/hour rate with numerous benefits including paid training, free uniforms, and access to company vehicles. Join our dedicated team and make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training

Free uniforms and PPE

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but commitment is essential.
• Willingness to undergo job-related training.
• Ability to respect and adopt company values.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care needs and medication.
• Work in accordance with Support Plans.
• Maintain factual records as per company procedures.

Skills

Willingness to become registered with the SSSC

Commitment to providing high-quality care

Understanding Risk Assessments

Job description

• Reporting to : Assistant Services Manager
• Salary/Hourly rate : £13.00 Per Hour + £0.45 (per mile) mileage allowance + Competitive benefits & Overtime Rates
• Contract : Permanent & Flexible Available
• Location : Inverness & Surrounding Areas

Please note currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC can provide a high-quality care service, tailored to individual requirements. Our service allows people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home, without compromising the quality of their care.

About the Role

As a Support Worker (Housing Support), you will provide essential care and support to people within their own homes. Duties involve supporting individuals to live as independently as possible by supporting and assisting them with domestic skills such as shopping, cooking and enabling them to enjoy a wide range of other activities (visiting family and friends, assisting with shopping, social outings, walks and many more).

You don’t need to have experience of care and support work, but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support.

Typical shifts can look like;

• Support with minimal personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements, respecting choice and dignity at all times.
• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
• Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

What are We Looking For?

• A willingness to become registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) and to keep registration up to date
• Undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested.
• Adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
• Understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
• Respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do.

Benefits of working for HHC:

• £13.00 standard hourly rate
• £14.00 per hour overtime rate when working over full time (37.5) hours
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to carry out duties in emergencies
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you big savings on the brands you love.