Support Worker Care at Home (Driver and Non-Driving posts available)

Care at home Support Worker

JOB TITLE: Support Worker Care at Home (Driver and Non-Driving posts available)
LOCATION: Caithness Support Service
TELEPHONE: 01463 236507
JOB TYPE: Full Time/ Part Time/Relief (various shift patterns available)
SALARY: £23,400 – £25,545 per annum

 

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.
Due to the expansion of our Caithness Support Service, we are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.

 

JOB SUMMARY
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:-

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.
Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC
Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

 

What’s on Offer?
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
• Uniform provided
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Haste
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
• Organisational support into personal/professional development

 

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
• Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential (if applying for driving post)

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.
Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.
To Apply:
Email us at hr@centred.scot or call 01463 236507 to request an application.

 

About Centred
Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.