Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: -

• 16.75 contracted hours per week worked over average 3 days on a rolling 4-week rota:

• • Week 1: Wed 8.30am-3.00pm; Thurs 2.30pm-9.00pm
• • Week 2: Wed 2.30pm-9.00pm; Sat and Sun 2.30pm-9.00pm
• • Week 3: Tues 2.30pm-9.00pm; Friday 1.30pm-9.00pm
• • Week 4: Mon 2.30pm-9.00pm: Sat and Sun 8.00am-3.00pm

• Working every second weekend

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Paid PVG check & Professional Membership including SSSC

• Access to paid training and a vocational qualification

• Option to work additional bank cover hours via our agency

What we’re looking for in our Support Workers:

You’ll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It’ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you’ll bring to this important role.

Support Worker Skills and Experience:

Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health & Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these.  If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

To Apply:

Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Carolyn Fisher, Care & Support Partner, on 0131 444 4930 or email at CarolynF@trustha.org.uk.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

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