Senior Support Worker - Kelso, United Kingdom - Eildon Housing Association

Eildon Housing Association

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Kelso, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Senior Support Workers (Extra Care Housing) - 25 hours per week

£25,498 - £26,657 pa (pro rata) - Depending on qualifications

Scottish Borders:
Kelso

Eildon Housing has built a strong reputation and at the heart of our service is a deep commitment to excellence and the provision of high-quality affordable homes, as well as care and support services.

We have achieved an impressive level of growth and quality service provision because we have an impressive collection of talented people working with us.

Now we need to add to that list - and that's where you come in.

Our Senior Support Workers play an important role in the team at Poynder Apartments in Kelso, Eildon's new and exciting Extra Care Housing (ECH) service for older people which opened earlier this year.

We have varying shift patterns over 7 days and have a part time opportunity for 25 hours per week.

To ensure that tenants are provided with the means to maintain independent tenancies in a friendly and safe environment, with a vibrant social hub, you should have experience of supporting older people living within their own home, ideally in a supported housing environment.

Providing first line-management of Support Workers you will supervise care practice by working alongside the Support Workers to provide practical support and advice.

In the absence of the ECH Manager you will ensure the smooth management of the extra care service which includes oversight of tenancy management and the meals service.

You should ideally have or be willing to work towards an SVQ4 in Social Services and Health Care.

You will need good ICT skills and be able to use MS Office 365 as well as care, staff, and housing management software, with a positive approach to learn and use new tools as they become available.

Most importantly you should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of Eildon's vision and values.

In return Eildon offer a competitive reward package and a range of benefits. This role requires membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme and SSSC Registration.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Extra Care Housing Manager, Debbie Hardcastle

Closing Date:
Sunday 7 January 2024

Interview Date:
Either 16 or 18 January 2024

Prospective Start date:
asap thereafter

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,498.00-£26,657.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits: