Work at Hanover

Support Worker

Do you have a passion for supporting people to remain independent? Would you like to become part of our Hanover Housing Support Services where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.  If you do, we would love to hear from you!

Our Very Sheltered Services are Development-based and provide enhanced provision to support adults with varying needs including physically disabled, learning disabilities, older adults and vulnerable adults in their own homes to live as independently as they are able with a responsive service adapting to their housing support plans.

What We Are Offering

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we'll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full-time & part-time hours available
• SVQ 3
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform with 24/7 GP access including fuel card discount and high street voucher discounts.
• Cash Health Plan
• Inhouse Training Programs
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Free Employee Health & Wellbeing Counselling Services
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You

Essential

• A genuine passion for helping people.
• Able to demonstrate Hanover Scotland values in Inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choose and independence.
• Willing to work towards an SVQ and registration with SSSC.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker on site, covering a 24-hour shift pattern.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

Desirable

• 1 year experience in care or housing setting.
• SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and Hanover's policies and procedures.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer.  You will be working in an organisation with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Main Responsibilities

This Permanent Support Worker - Newton Court, Paisley role involves working on a rota covering various shifts, including sleep overs.  This rota is a rolling rota to support a work life balance. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered flexibly, innovatively and in a dignified, safe and stimulating way. Promoting independence and encouraging customers to exercise choice.

• Support Workers are responsible for housing support in line with housing plans agreed by the customer.
• Assistance with personal mobility support, support with daily personal tasks and general housekeeping.
• Providing all aspects of housing support, on site, in accordance to Scottish Government guidelines.

We are most proud of our people at Hanover. We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in an organisation with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of an experienced Manager you will be able to develop in your career.

Hanover is an equal-opportunity and disability-confident employer. Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd. Scottish Charity no: SC 014738

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

Contact information

To find out about working with Hanover, contact us on 0800 111 4646 or email at recruit@hanover.scot