Support Worker - Complex Needs

Support Worker
- Complex Needs
- Dedicated Package

• Reporting to : Assistant Service Manager
• Salary/Hourly rate : £13.50 (£28,080/annum based on a 40 hours/week) + Competitive benefits & Overtime Rates
• Contract : Permanent

Overseas Applicants Please note

• We can only accept applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of six months
  .
• If you are shortlisted,
  you will be required to provide a valid share code as evidence of your right to work before being invited to interview.
• If you are a displaced worker, the six-month right-to-work requirement does not apply
  .
• If displaced,
  you must provide evidence of your displaced status from the Home Office
  . We can only accept official Home Office documentation or email correspondence as evidence of displacement.

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC can provide a high-quality care service, tailored to individual requirements. Our service allows people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home, without compromising the quality of their care.

About the Role

As a Carer, you will be a vital part of our person-centred, holistic approach care, provided in line with assessed need on an individual basis. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, local communities and familiar surroundings.

We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and fun individuals to join a dedicated team supporting a 21-year-old gentleman
to live his best life in his own home in Inverness
.

This is a 2:1 support service
, providing 24-hour support
, so you'll always be working alongside a colleague as part of a supportive team.

You do not need to have experience of care and support work, but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support.

Typical shifts can look like.

• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements,
  respecting choice and dignity at all times
  .
• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
• Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

We're looking for someone who

• Loves a laugh and enjoys a bit of banter
• Is patient, observant, understanding and compassionate
• Is active, energetic and enjoys getting out and about.
• Can build positive relationships and provide person-centred support.
• Is calm and confident, even in challenging situations.
• Has a willingness to become registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) and to keep registration up to date
• Has a willingness to undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested.
• Can adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
• Has an understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
• Will respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do.
• Knowledge or experience of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or epilepsy would be an advantage, but it's not essential
  . We provide full, comprehensive training
  , so we're looking for the right attitude above all else.

Benefits of working for HHC:

• £13.50 standard hourly rate
• £15 per hour overtime rate when working over full time (37.5) hours
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (
  Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to perform duties in emergencies
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you huge savings on the brands you love.