Housing Care Worker

Could you be part of our team? Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Care & Support Worker – Permanent

Location: St Margarets Court, Greenock, Inverclyde PA16 7AL

• Hourly Rate: £14.04 per hour
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 2 roles at 19.5 hours and 25.5 hours per week respectively, worked over average 4 days on a rolling 2‑week rota basis with a mixture of weekdays and weekends, day shifts and back shifts
• Job Type: Permanent
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay
• Training and Development: 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

Responsibilities

• Support older and vulnerable adults in their own homes, assisting with daily living tasks based on individual care plans
• Administer medication, provide personal support, and help with meals as required
• Operate between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, seven days a week
• Build trusting relationships with residents and offer care in the way they prefer

Ideal Candidate – Skills & Experience

• Experience in the care sector working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community
• SVQ in Health and Social Care or a relevant qualification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Previous experience preferred but not essential; comprehensive training and support are provided
• Passion, empathy, and dedication to helping tenants live their lives to the fullest

Application Requirements

• Successful interview, references and a PVG check
• Register with the SSSC and complete mandatory training within the required timeframe
• Commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if not already held
• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship offered for international applicants or those on a sponsored visa
• No agencies please!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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