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JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker (Housing Support)
JOB TYPE: 37.5 hours per week
Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.
We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Caithness Support Services team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home and Housing Support service. This position will be based in the Housing Support team.
JOB SUMMARY
Our Social Care Worker staff contribute to the successful support of people experiencing mental ill-health by:
- Establishing supportive relationships: Social Care Worker develop relationships with all service users to help them improve their wellbeing, including improving their everyday living and social skills, as well as helping them express themselves.
- Working holistically: As part of a team, we enable and motivate service users to explore, identify and achieve their goals to move towards mental health recovery. Social Care Workers are required to support senior members of staff in direct care and in emergencies, and also carry out any tasks allocated by the shift co-ordinator.
- Providing high-quality care: The Social Care Workers will be expected to participate in delivering a high-quality service as part of a team to service users, and where appropriate, their families.
- Supporting rehabilitation: Social Care Workers will be expected to carry out their duties taking full account of the company’s objective to provide nursing and social care, support and rehabilitation, according to the individual’s needs. This will include supporting service users to take responsibility and control and to acquire the capacity to live in supported or unsupported accommodation, as appropriate.
What’s on Offer?
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive rate of pay
- 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
- Uniform provided
- Earn money through our Employee Referral Scheme
- Buy and sell holiday days using our HolidayPlus scheme
- Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
- Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
- Organisational support into personal/professional development
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:
- Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
- Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
- Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
- Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
- Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.
Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.
To Apply:
Email us at [email protected] to request an application.
About Centred
Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,570.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
