At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their homes, assisting with daily tasks and promoting independence.
- Company: Join Bield At Home, a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional care.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, occupational sick pay, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: No prior experience necessary; we value passion and a genuine interest in helping others.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and willingness to undertake SVQ2 in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Support Worker opportunity in Linlithgow
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? Join our team as a Support Worker at West Port (Bield At Home) and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to our service users.
As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals, assisting them with daily tasks, promoting independence and fostering a warm and supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in your career in care, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role. Join us in creating a brighter future for the people we support.
Hours of employment: 30 Hours a week - Hours are negotiable
The Role:
- Assisting with household tasks
- Providing direct support to individuals so that they can achieve their identified personal outcomes.
- Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
- Medication prompting/ administering
About You:
- Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have the ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis
- Have good time keeping, time management and organisational skills
- Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification
- Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
About the Benefits:
- Full Induction
- PVG costs paid for employment opportunities, 50% for Casual Workers
- Free core training
- SSSC Registration costs reimbursed
- Occupational Sick pay
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Whilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship: Please note that Bield Housing and Care do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.
If you require this information in an alternative format please contact us using the details above.
Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146
Support Worker ( Bield At Home) in Linlithgow employer: Bield Housing Association
Bield Housing & Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the older community we serve. With competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and a commitment to employee development through various training programmes, we ensure that our staff have the resources they need to thrive. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment where their contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of our tenants.
