Job Description
About Gateway :
Gateway supports vulnerable adults in Inverness and throughout the Highlands. Established over 20 years ago, we are recognised as one of the main support providers in Highland and have considerable expertise in the Social Care Sector, and an established service base.
Due to continuing expansion, we are recruiting for a new Service in Inverness.
There are full-time, part-time and relief contracts available for day shifts and waking-night shifts.
You will have a passion for helping others to achieve their potential and promote:
- mental and physical health and well-being
- self-help skills and daily living tasks
- access to the community
- forming positive relationships
Experience & Requirements:
- You will have a mature and responsible approach to the needs of the clients. You will be caring, patient, reliable, hard-working and resilient. Above all, you will have a commitment to supporting people and making a positive difference to their lives.
- You will have experience either working or volunteering in the health and social care sector and knowledge of supporting people with mental health issues (autism, learning difficulties).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to contribute to the preparation of support plans
- Ability to work flexible hours and shift work, including evenings and week-ends.
- Have an SVQ2 or equivalent qualification, suitable for SSSC registration, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
- A full driving licence and ability to access own vehicle is required.
You will join friendly, dedicated, professional teams of experienced support workers. We value all our employees as vital to the work we do. We are committed to supporting our staff with continuing training and professional development. You will be supported to achieve necessary qualifications and develop in your role. We consider all requests to progress with specific training relevant to your role. You will receive ongoing support by colleagues and managers along with regular supervision.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9;Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We offer competitive rates of pay and a pension scheme.
Pay: £12-£12.60 per hour
Access our website : homelesstrust.org.uk for further information on our rewarding job vacancies.
For an Application Pack and further details, please contact Mrs Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator joanna.kennedy@homelesstrust.org.uk , Tel No: 01463 718693.
Email your application form to Joanna.kennedy@homelesstrust.org.uk or Lorraine.nesbitt@homelesstrust.org.uk