Support Worker
- Location:
- Broadmeadows, Symington, KA1 5PU
- Rate:
- £9.50 per hour
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time, Part Time
- Hours:
- 39 hours per week
Support Worker
Location: Broadmeadows, Symington, South Ayrshire Area and Taigh Mor, Beith
Salary: £9.50 per hour + Benefits.
Contract: Full-time and Part-time positions available.
We are actively recruiting for Support Worker roles, to work in our Supported Living, Residential, Community and Respite services.
Hansel is a leading Social Care provider working for people with additional needs across Ayrshire. We provide a range of personalised support choices to over 600 people each year and currently we are recruiting for a number of Support Worker posts in a range of our social care services throughout north and south Ayrshire. This offers a perfect opportunity for experienced Support Workers looking to take on a new challenge.
A driving license is essential for some of our roles along with the flexibility to work a rota which includes evenings, nights, sleepovers and weekends. For some of our vacancies we do require experience - full details are available on our website.
The following criteria is desirable but not essential:
• Experience of supporting people with complex health, mobility and communication support needs
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours
• The ability to attain registration with regulatory bodies
• An SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
Full details of all our vacancies can be found at our company website. To apply please send a completed application form to recruitment@hansel.org.uk
Support Worker Benefits -
- Scottish Living Wage (currently £9.50 per hour)
- Pension
- Health Cashback Scheme
- Sleepover Allowance (currently the equivalent of £9.50 per hour)
- 32 Days Annual Leave (pro rata for part time)
- Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
- 24/7 employee assistance program including GP advice, counselling, virtual doctor and legal advice
- Induction training and comprehensive ongoing training
- Refer a Friend Reward Scheme
- Access to a Credit Union
- Access to shopping discounts
- Personal development opportunities
These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Hansel is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.