Support Worker- West Lothian - Driving Licence Required

Application Deadline: 1 May 2024 at 09:00:00

Location

West Lothian

Casual Contract

We are always recruiting people who prefer to work on a casual basis, with no minimum hours per week and shifts offered to you based on your availability

· £24,402 - £25,338 per annum, pro rata and based on 39-hour work week

· Casual hourly rate: £12 per hour

· Sleepover payment of £96. Sleepovers are not counted as part of your contracted hours, and are paid in addition to your regular salary

Are you committed to breaking down barriers for people with additional support needs in West Lothian?

We are looking for positive, fun, reliable and enthusiastic people to support adults living in the area.

We are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, creative and great at problem solving. The people we support want Support Workers who are friendly, practically minded and are great communicators.

Support Workers help people with a variety of tasks and activities including the following:

• Maintaining their tenancies
• Shopping and general household tasks
• Being part of a community
• Keeping track of money
• Managing medication
• Staying healthy

Support sessions occur in daytime, early mornings, evenings and weekends. Sleepovers shifts are also available, and the role may include work in various parts of West Lothian although we aim to have people work in their local communities where possible. Full-time, part-time and casual positions are available. Having a driving licence is required, and your own transport would be an advantage.

The right candidate will share the our values of inclusion and equality and will have a person-centred approach to providing support. No experience or qualification is necessary as paid training is provided.

Benefits

HSF Health Plan to all our Full-time & Part-time employees

Pension

Good annual leave entitlements

TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme

Mileage allowance where applicable

Travel time payable where applicable

Ongoing support, training and development opportunities

To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form.

Do you have questions before applying? Send us an email to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.

Please send your completed application, self-declaration and equal opportunities forms to recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk.