Make every day unique working as a Senior Support Worker for Hillcrest Futures within our Crieff Services.

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team. At Hillcrest Futures, we believe that great support is person-centred, recognising that every individual has their own goals, interests and aspirations. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference by empowering people to live the life they choose.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Support Worker

Advising, supporting and supervising the staff team: under the guidance of the Service Manager
Making a real difference every day: by delivering person-centred support that celebrates each individual’s goals, interests and unique personality
Supporting a diverse range of individuals: with varying needs, including autism, dementia, epilepsy, learning disabilities, mental health, and drug and alcohol support
Promoting choice and independence: by empowering people to make decisions, achieve their goals, and live life on their own terms
Building positive, meaningful relationships: founded on trust, respect and genuine understanding
Helping people thrive: by providing encouragement, positivity and tailored support that enables them to live fulfilling and rewarding lives
Bringing positivity every day: by helping individuals thrive in their own unique way

What We’re Looking For

A caring, compassionate nature and a genuine desire to make a difference
Great communication and listening skills
Flexibility and adaptability as no two days are the same as a Senior Support Worker within our Crieff Services
Applicants to hold an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, or the willingness and ability to undertake study to achieve this
Applicants to hold a Professional Development Award in Supervisory Management, or the willingness and ability to undertake study to achieve this

Please Note: registering with the Scottish Social Services Council is a requirement of this role.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
Family Friendly Policies
Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
Defined contribution pension scheme available:
Contributions = 5% Employee and 4% Employer
Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
Enhanced Health Care Package including:
£50 towards chiropody and podiatry
£60 towards dental care
£75 towards the costs of eye related care
£150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
£200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
£200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing via the WeCare App by Canada Life
Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

If you are ready to start a rewarding role within services where individuality matters, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join us in creating care that’s as unique as the people we support!

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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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