Later Living Senior Care Worker
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | 1 Hunthill Road, High Blantyre, South Lanarkshire G72 9SS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Trust Housing Association Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ID4664-502355 |
Summary
Could you be part of our new team?
We have an exciting vacancy for a Later Living Senior Carer. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around South Lanarkshire.
As a Later Living Senior, you'll have a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes, as well as supporting colleagues to deliver these services. Operating between 7.30am and 10pm seven days a week, we provide care and support to our customers, based on individual care assessments. Your role will be a combination of direct delivery of care and support, and a supervisory role.
• Location: Hunthill Road, High Blantyre.
• Hourly Rate: £15.00
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including some weekend working.
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week on a rolling rota basis
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• On-Site Working: Our customers are all based within our housing developments designed for later living.
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits: Car parking, uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate:
Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, with an understanding of needs and knowledge of how to meet these.
• Knowledge of care planning to meet individual needs.
• Supervisory experience in a care environment.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification, or is willing to work towards this.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support others.
• Possesses good IT skills.
Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, kindness, and dedication to helping our customers live their lives to the fullest.
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.
Join an outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Later Living Senior will make a meaningful difference every day.
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.
We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who 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.
How to Apply
Submit your online application form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Katrina Cameron, Later Living Manager on 01698 712 697, or at katrinac@trustha.org.uk.
If you live in or around South Lanarkshire, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
About Trust Housing:
Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.
If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.
Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086
We have an exciting vacancy for a Later Living Senior Carer. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around South Lanarkshire.
As a Later Living Senior, you'll have a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes, as well as supporting colleagues to deliver these services. Operating between 7.30am and 10pm seven days a week, we provide care and support to our customers, based on individual care assessments. Your role will be a combination of direct delivery of care and support, and a supervisory role.
• Location: Hunthill Road, High Blantyre.
• Hourly Rate: £15.00
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including some weekend working.
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week on a rolling rota basis
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• On-Site Working: Our customers are all based within our housing developments designed for later living.
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits: Car parking, uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate:
Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, with an understanding of needs and knowledge of how to meet these.
• Knowledge of care planning to meet individual needs.
• Supervisory experience in a care environment.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification, or is willing to work towards this.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support others.
• Possesses good IT skills.
Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, kindness, and dedication to helping our customers live their lives to the fullest.
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.
Join an outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Later Living Senior will make a meaningful difference every day.
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.
We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who 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.
How to Apply
Submit your online application form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Katrina Cameron, Later Living Manager on 01698 712 697, or at katrinac@trustha.org.uk.
If you live in or around South Lanarkshire, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
About Trust Housing:
Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.
If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.
Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086