Senior Care & Support Worker

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£15 per hour. Here at Trust we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people in their everyday lives.

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Worker to join our team at Alloa, Clackmannanshire
. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Alloa
. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £15 per hour
.

As a Senior Care and Support Worker you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Working on an alternating 3-week rolling rota with another senior, you will form a good working relationship; you will not work on the same shift as the other senior but are expected to communicate well between you both.

Enthusiastic and a supportive team member, your duties would involve supporting and mentoring support staff, managing rotas, identifying training needs, supervision, and leading the writing of personal, care & support plans. There will also be some practical support with the tenant's daily life including homecare support, personal care and helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle. Your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you:

• Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour
• Hours:
  
  32.5 hours per week, average 4 days per week
• Rota:
  Every 3-weeks
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• On-Site Working:
  Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximising independence.
• 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:
  Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.

What we're looking for in our Senior Care & Support Worker:

• Ideally you have experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand and have an appreciation of their needs and know how to meet these.
• You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and supervisory experience.
• An SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification is also required to comply with the registration/timescale requirements of the SSSC.
• You will possess basic IT skills.

Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest. It will be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role.

Closing Date: 22nd January 2026

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 sponsor ships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

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.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086