Support Worker

Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for a Support Worker

(Various hours are available)

About the Service

Are you passionate about caring for others? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the Adult Social Care sector with flexible hours? Then come and join our fantastic team at Hillcrest Futures! Even if you’ve never worked in care before, that’s ok. We offer full induction training and support and will support your continued learning and personal development throughout your career.

Perth Outreach service provides Housing Support and Care at Home services to individuals in the Perthshire area. We provide holistic support covering needs such as learning and physical disabilities, mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, financial hardship, tenancy support and transitional support for young adults into adult services.

You should have a positive empathetic approach and be highly motivated and enthusiastic in your role as Support Worker. You should possess the ability to lone work and work as part of a team with excellent communication skills.

About the Role

As part of the Support Worker role, you will:

• Take a person centred approach to maximise individual involvement and help individuals achieve positive outcome in life
• Support individuals with their medication
• Access community-based resources
• Assist with daily life skills (menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping)
• Support to manage finances and money
• Maintain personal health
• Support with other issues that arise
• Provide emotional support
• Promote positive mental health including coping strategies
• Both drivers and non drivers are encouraged to apply

About You

You will

• Have a positive, flexible attitude, with an encouraging nature
• Have excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Be highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative
• Have the ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency situations
• Be open to attending and maintaining ongoing training needs
• Possess an SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or have the ability to work towards this qualification
• Flexibility with shifts patterns including weekend work and occasional evenings.
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present. 

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

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