Housing Care Worker

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Trust has an exciting opportunity for 2 Care & Support Workers (one contracted hourly, the other on a Bank/relief basis) to join our team in Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3JY on a permanent basis. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Galashiels.

• Hourly Rate: £14.04 per hour
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 2 roles, one at 7.25 hours per week, worked over average 4 days on a rolling 2-week Rota basis, and the other on a casual Bank basis, both with a mixture of weekdays and weekends, day shifts and back shifts
• Job Type: Permanent, and Bank/casual
• 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 Workers:

As a Care & Support Worker , you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7.00am and 10.00pm 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 approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives. You'll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like.

Skills and Experience

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 their needs and know how to meet these.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification. xwwtmva
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses basic
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