Hillcrest Futures is recruiting for Support Workers
About the Service
An exciting opportunity to join our Support Workers in Housing with Care services across Dundee has arisen due to service development and growth, to support older people living in the community to maintain personal independence in their own homes.
The Support Worker will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care and support to individuals to help them to achieve their agreed individual outcomes. Support Workers will be expected to adhere to the standards set out by the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice and Hillcrest Futures Policies and Procedures.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
1. Work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care and support to individuals to help them to achieve their agreed individual outcomes
2. Undertake housing management tasks appropriate to the service as detailed in the service descriptor.
3. Participate in shift patterns, as required by the service, which may include evenings, weekends, waking nights, sleepover shifts, lone working and on-call duties
4. Contribute to service improvements
5. Be an effective communicator
6. Contribute to team learning and development
7. Take lead responsibility for a defined area of practice in the service, as negotiated and agreed with the line manager
8. Full UK driving license and access to a car desirable but not essential
About the Benefits
9. Pension Scheme
10. Flexible Working Patterns
11. Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
12. Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
13. Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
14. Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
15. Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)
Sponsorship
Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.