Senior Housing Care Worker

Overview

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a

Senior Care and Support Worker (supporting Older People)

to join our team in

Duns, Scottish Borders . This is a

full-time, permanent

role with a competitive hourly rate of

£15.00 per hour .Responsibilities

Support and mentor care and support staff; manage rotas; identify training needs; supervision; lead the writing of personal care and support plans.Provide practical support with tenants’ daily life including homecare and personal care; promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle.Communicate effectively with the team to ensure coordinated care and a respectful, empathetic approach to tenants.Benefits

Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hourHours: 35 hours per week, average 4 days per weekRota details: Every 2-weeksJob Type: Permanent ContractOn-Site Working: Tenants are based within one housing development designed for later living and maximal independenceLiving Wage Employer: Competitive payTraining and Development: Paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualificationsSupportive Environment: Welcoming, friendly, inclusive cultureCareer Progression: Real opportunities to grow within the teamAdditional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure checkThe Ideal Candidate / Requirements

Experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community; understanding their needs and how to meet themExcellent written and verbal communication skills; supervisory experienceSVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification to meet SSSC requirementsBasic IT skillsPrevious experience is preferred but not essential; comprehensive training and support available; passion, empathy and dedication to helping tenants live their lives to the fullestImportant Information

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 18 September 2025. Role subject to satisfactory interview, references and PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training and study for an SVQ if not already held. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available.About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider serving older people. We have over 4000 households across Scotland and are an equal opportunities ..... full job details .....