Flexible Home Support Worker

Job Advertisement NLC7 £33,343 – £36,267 (based on a 37hr post, pro rata for part time hours) We are offering an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career as part of our Home Support Service providing a person-centred care approach to individuals living in North Lanarkshire. A SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable, successful applicants who don’t currently hold this qualification will be supported to achieve this. As a good communicator, you must also be able to observe and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of people in your care, updating and recording individual care plans as appropriate. Experience of working within a care setting, undertaking moving and assisting is desirable together with some IT skills. A current driving licence is essential for Home Support Workers. You will also be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hubNorth Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate aSmarter Working Policy. For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme – Winter Leaver or other? North Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job….