Job Description

Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? This could be the job opportunity for you.

Hierarchy Support Services are looking for people who could help support our service users with all aspects of independent living. We offer a housing support & supported living service to assist adults with learning disabilities / mental illness to fulfil their lives to the maximum. This job post covers areas throughout West Lothian.

We provide comprehensive training to ensure our staff are set up for success. As a result, you will be able to identify the needs of individuals who have Learning Disabilities and other underlying additional support needs. You will have the capability to be able to manage varying support situations as they arise and be experienced in dealing with a wide range of needs ensuring that individuals are kept safe and secure at all times.

A real understanding and compassion will enable these vulnerable groups to develop their interests and assist with everyday living, health needs and social inclusion whilst actively encouraging independence.

Main duties may involve: getting out and about in the community, participating in social activities with other service users and colleagues, grocery shopping, supporting and assisting with household tasks, providing general emotional support and all other aspects of independent living.

At Hierarchy Support Services, we provide high-quality support to individuals with physical and learning disabilities -- including both young adults and older people -- helping them to live fulfilling, independent lives.

The ideal candidate must have:

A commitment to providing high quality support to our service users A desire to help others achieve their goals and live their lives to the best of their ability Strong communication and interpersonal skills An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team A willingness to work towards a relevant qualification (SVQ2) with our support Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends (various shift patterns available including condensed hours of 3x12 hour shifts) All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member as well as register with the SSSC. Full UK Driving Licence preferred however not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: 12.60 per hour

Why work for Hierarchy Support Services?

We offer the opportunity to develop a career focused on giving back to the community and making a difference in someone's life. Our staff have 24 hour support from the leadership team. You will be joining a strong team of Support Workers who go over and above to support and welcome their colleagues. What do our service users think? "...best support workers who I love and care about, that help me through my life."

Our benefits include:

Casual dress Access to company pension Employee Assistance Program Access to additional Bupa benefits Blue Light Card - access to thousands of discounts Regular, opt-in overtime opportunities 24 hour on-call/management support for staff on shift Development and progression opportunities Comprehensive training including specialised training in various subjects appropriate to the role We are an accredited Living Wage Employer We are currently not offering sponsorship*

Shift:

Day shift Night shift Weekends Please talk to us about your shift preferences
Work Location: West Lothian, Scotland

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Sick pay
Shift:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WLJuly24