Care & Support Worker

Trust has an exciting opportunity for 2 Care & Support Workers to join our team in Duns, Scottish Borders on a temporary basis. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Duns. You will join us on a part-time permanent basis. About the Care & Support Skills role: As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7.00am and 10.00pm seven days a week, you'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives. You'll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like. Location: Longfield Crescent, Duns, Scottish Borders TD11 3FG Hourly Rate: £14.04 per hour Availability, Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts)

including weekends Guaranteed Hours: 2 roles, 1 at 25 hours, and 1 at 26 hours per week worked over average 4 days on a rolling 2-week Rota basis, with a mixture of weekdays and weekends (2 mandatory weekends per month), day shifts and back shifts Example shifts: Morning - 7:00am to 3:pm/7:30am to 2:30pm Backshift -3:00pm to 10:00 pm/4:00pm to 10:00pm, Job Type: Both positions temporary until 1st January 2027 Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay. Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications. Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture. Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team. Additional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check. Care & Support Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate: Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other
vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Possesses basic IT skills. Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest. If you are successful in joining our team, we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. Join our outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day. Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 19th May 2026. If you feel you are the right candidate for this

Care & Support Skills role, then please click 'apply' now! No Agencies Please! Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. About Trust Housing Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland's largest national housing, support and care providers for older people