HH22/027 - 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!! (Scottish Government pilot initiative until 25th June 2022)

Our Service

Our Dundee Homecare Service provides a high level of care and support to older individuals within their own homes in Dundee, through a variety of assessed and scheduled visits from one visit per week, up to four visits per day.

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

About the Role:

As a Support Worker you will provide practical support with day to day tasks including:

• Personal care (including intimate personal care)
• Medication prompting
• Meal preparation
• Building and developing warm and respectful relationships with the individuals we support

About You:

• You will have a positive flexible attitude
• You will demonstrate a positive and empathetic approach in caring for and supporting vulnerable individuals;
• You will hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to work towards achieving this
• You are required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post
• You must hold a valid Driving licence and have the use of a vehicle is essential – Applicants who do not drive will not be considered for interview.

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)