Housing Care Worker

We have exciting opportunities for five Care & Support Workers (supporting Older People) to join our team at 20 Lochar Crescent, Pollok, Glasgow City G53 5NY. These are excellent job opportunities for those who live in and around Pollock, Glasgow and the surrounding area. We are offering 2 x 21 hours, 1 x 27 hours, 2 x 28 hours, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £12.25 to £12.50 per hour. About the role: As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7am and 10pm seven days a week, you'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.?You’ll have the time to get to know our tenants and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like.  In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Housing Care Worker, we will offer you: Hourly Rate: £12.25 - £12.50 per hour ?  Availability: Morning shifts, back shifts and double shifts, including alternate weekends?  Guaranteed Hours: 21 to 28 hours on a 2-weekly rolling rota basis  Job Type: Permanent Contract  On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximising 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 Housing Care Worker: The ideal candidate:  Has 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.    Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.?  Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.?  Possesses basic IT skills.?  Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest.  Closing Date: 12 noon 27 August 2024 Please note this role is subject to 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 Housing Care Manager and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred 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 - SC(phone number removed)