HH21/213 - 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

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:

• · A rolling rota - this includes one weekend on, then one weekend off (where possible);
• · 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 - 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

• Savings Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• 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)