Support Worker – Buckie
- Full time
- £19,800 – £23,456
- Buckie
- Closing 29th November 2021
- Advertised from 16th November 2021
- 35 hours per week. Salary + additional sleepover payment
- Reference: 122
Role
Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.
Hanover continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow with personal protective equipment available, sustainable ICT systems, and control measures in place for the managed delivery of our services.
Main Responsibilities
Would you like to contribute to a rewarding and engaging environment? Join our enthusiastic and professional team as we promote independent living, provide housing management and housing support to our valued residents at our Linn Coort development in Buckie. You will work on average 35 hours per week. The Support Worker Buckie post includes sleepovers for which you will receive an additional sleepover payment of £35.93 for each sleepover shift worked.
As Support Worker Buckie, you will be providing housing management services which enable older people to retain the role of tenant, to exercise choice and independence.
- Administer and manage Housing Support and Care Plans.
- Manage the service and ensure catering and domestic services are provided in accordance with Association standards in the absence if the Line Manager.
- Ensure the provision of an efficient and effective meals service including setting tables and preparing the dining area to ensure a pleasant mealtime experience for all.
- Ensure appropriate professional help is accessed and provide care and support until effective arrangements are in place in the event of an emergency.
- Organise repairs/maintenance and management of rent.
- Assist with complex or sensitive situations such as account queries, complaints, or property matters.
- Liaise with colleagues, families, and external agencies.
- Arrange for advice, assistance and installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to enhance independence.
About You
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping older people.
- Experience in a housing support / or similar environment is desirable.
- Demonstrable high-level empathy and effective communication skills.
- Customer orientated approach to work
- Demonstrable ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Resilient, proactive, and self-confident.
- Proficient administrator with good IT Skills.
- Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification is essential with the expectation to gain (SVQ) level 3, Modern Apprenticeship in Social Service Healthcare. Training will be provided to achieve this.
- SSSC registration will be mandatory upon appointment as well as Membership to the PVG Scheme for Vulnerable Adults.
What We Are Offering
Hanover is accredited with The Silver Investors in People Award. Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Options
- Ongoing ‘on-the-job’ training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Childcare vouchers
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Counselling Service
- Family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Protection Protocols
We are most proud of our people at Hanover. We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Manager’s you will be able to further develop in your career.
Application notes
Closing Date: 29th November 2021 noon
Hanover is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd
Scottish Charity no: SC 014738
Care & Support Workers (older people)
- Full time or Part time
- £22,621 – £23,438
- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway, Duns and more
- Closing 29th April 2024
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
- competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
- guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
- flexible working policies
- access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
- a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Top job! Operational Manager
- Full time
- £65,874 – £69,075
- The role is based in Glasgow with responsibility for designated regional services across Scotland and requires regular travel across the locality (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
We are recruiting a new Operational Manager to join our small senior team with responsibility for our services across Scotland. This role requires an exceptional leader who has a passion for developing high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to disabled people of all ages. You will work alongside local Area Managers, supporting them to develop and deliver great services for people we support. You will also lead on strengthening relationships with commissioners and partners in those areas with a focus on building our reputation for creative, flexible, and reliable support.
You will have substantial experience of management at a senior level in social services, with a proven track record in supporting continual improvement, innovation, and creative service design. Resilience, compassion, and kindness will be hallmarks of your approach, along with a strong focus on people and outcomes.
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