Current Vacancies

As an established charitable organisation which provides Outreach Care Support and Supported Accommodations across Highland communities. We currently have the following exciting career opportunities.

FULL TIME OUTREACH SUPPORT WORKER

We are looking to recruit OutreachSupport Worker to work as part of a team to provide support and to promote independence and quality of life to vulnerable adults.Our teams provide support and care in supported living environments and to individuals in community settings.As a Support Worker you will be making a real difference to people’s lives, building strong relationships and assisting with daily living tasks.

For an Application Pack and further details, please click here.

NIGHT SHIFT SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED

We are looking to recruit Night Shift Support Worker to work as part of a team to provide support and to promote independence and quality of life to young vulnerable adults. Our teams provide support and care in supported living environments and to individuals in community settings. As a Support Worker you will be making a real difference to people’s lives, building strong relationships and assisting with daily living tasks.

We are looking for individuals who reflect our Core Values which underpin and form the foundation on which we perform our work:

• A ‘people person’ who can build positive relationships with others– based on mutual respect and understanding, regardless of age, background or support needs;
• Reliable, dedicated and able to meet the physical demands of the job;
• Enthusiastic to promote our service user’s independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivery the very highest standards of care;
• Driving Licence essential.

Applicants for this position will preferably have experience in the field of providing support and care and an SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be prepared to work towards the necessary qualifications.

The above post require you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.Gateway has an extensive programme of professional development and an ongoing training programme that all staff have the opportunity to benefit from. Gateway implements an equal opportunity policy to promote diversity.Pay scales are variable according to experience and qualifications.

For an Application Pack and further details, please contact Ms Karen Patience, HR Manager on Tel No: 01463 718693.

PART TIME SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED

Due to continuing expansion, we are recruiting a part time Support Worker for our Mental Health Service in west Inverness. Located in a quiet, semi-rural setting that promotes therapeutic care, you will be supporting four service users in a truly person-centred way.

Flexible working required as some weekend work may be required. Shifts from 10am to 3pm or 11am to 4pm.

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

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. Ideally, you have knowledge of supporting people with mental health issues.

• 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, as the service is not on bus routes.

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.

We offer competitive rates of pay and a pension scheme.

We welcome informal discussions, so you are invited to call us to request further information on Inverness 01463 718693 and ask for Karen Patience, HR Manager.

RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED FOR INVERNESS & INVERGORDON AREA

Our services are expanding and we are looking to recruit Relief Support Workers to work as part of a team both in our Inverness & Invergordon Services to provide support to promote independence and quality of life to vulnerable adults. Our teams provide support and care in supported living environments and to individuals in community settings.As a Support Worker you will be making a real difference to people’s lives, building strong relationships and assisting with daily living tasks.

If you are:

• A ‘people person’ who can build positive relationships with others– based on mutual respect and understanding, regardless of age, background or support needs;
• Able to communicate effectively and accurately in English, both spoken and written;
• Reliable, dedicated and able to meet the physical demands of the job;
• Available to work flexible shifts which includes weekends, evening and waking nights;
• Interested in a rewarding career in social care – we would like to hear from you.

Applicants for the support workers posts will preferably have experience in the field of providing support and care and an SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be prepared to work towards the necessary qualifications.

Driving licence necessary.

All posts require you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.Gateway has an extensive programme of professional development and an ongoing training programme that all staff have the opportunity to benefit from. Gateway implements an equal opportunity policy to promote diversity.Pay scales are variable according to experience and qualifications.

For an Application Pack and further details, please contact Ms Karen Patience on Tel No: 01463 718693