HH22/005 - Support Worker

£500 Retention Payment!!

You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures

£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period

£250 on successful completion of 12 months service

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration fees paid for new applicants!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative until 25th June 2022)

The Service

Our Angus Homecare Services provide personal care and housing support to individuals, most of whom are elderly, who live in their own homes. This includes assistance with attending appointments and therapeutic visits. We provide support to individuals who may have learning difficulties, physical disabilities and, or mental health issues.

The service operates from 07:00am until 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

About the Benefits:

• Rolling two week rota
• Guaranteed every second weekend off
• Guaranteed to have the same days off on a two week rolling rota
• Company mobile telephone provided
• Full shifts paid - not just client contact time
• Flexible working hours - various shift patterns available dependant on the needs of the service
• Full mileage paid - forty five pence per mile
• Full Induction (including shadow shifts) - from Day One of employment
• Free core training
• Free uniform provided

The Role

In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:

• Assisting with household tasks including shopping, cooking and meal preparation
• Assisting and supporting with personal care (including intimate personal care)
• Moving and handling (including use of hoists and equipment)
• Medication prompting

You Will

• 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
• Hold a valid UK drivers licence and have a willingness to travel for work as required

Company Benefits

• Full PVG costs paid
• 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)

Driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential – Applicants who do not drive will not be considered for interview.