Home Support Worker
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.69 to £13.32 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | IV30 4GF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hanover Scotland Housing Association |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 10733-47973 |
Summary
Job Title: Home Support Worker
Location: Chandlers Court, Elgin, IV30 4GF
Working Hours: Various Hours Available, 21 - 35 hours per week
Remuneration: £12.69 per hour (during 6-month probation period) / £13.32 per hour (upon completion of successful probation)
Closing Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 @ 23.59pm
About Hanover
Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives.
About the Role
Hanover Scotland are excited to be recruiting for a Home Support Worker at our Chandler's Court development in Elgin. Do you have a passion for caring? Would you like to become part of our Hanover team where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. If you do, we would love to hear from you!
About you
Essential
• A genuine passion for helping people.
• Able to demonstrate Hanover Scotland values in inclusion, accountability, respect and collaboration.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Willing to work towards an SQV and registration with SSSC
Desirable
• 1 year experience in care or housing setting
• SQV level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Association policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities
This permanent Home Support Worker - Chandlers Court, Elgin role involves working on a rota basis covering various shifts. This is a rolling rota to support a healthy work life balance. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice.
• Home Support Workers are responsible for providing personal care and housing support in line with care plans agreed by the customer.
• Assistance with personal mobility support and daily personal tasks.
• Medication administration from level 4.
• Providing all aspects of care at home, on site, in accordance to Scottish Government guidelines
What We Offer
Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing employer and Young Person’s Guarantee. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:
• Competitive salary and pension options.
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Employee counselling service upon assessment.
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts, health cash plan and fuel card.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
Recruitment Dates
Closing date for applications Tuesday 8th July 2025
Hanover are firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd. Scottish Charity no: SC 014738