A TRIO of home support workers who help people in Inverclyde to live independently are encouraging others to sign up and join the service.

Three members of staff have shared their experiences of working in the sector as Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership looks to attract new recruits.

Home support manager, Paul Lindsay, 53, from Greenock, joined the HSCP nine years ago and he says it remains a hugely rewarding sector to work in, even after the events of the last 12 months.

Paul said: “During this challenging time it has been a very positive experience working closely with our partners and everyone has gone above and beyond to deliver a great service.

“I started working within the HSCP as a mainstream senior home support worker in 2012 and then took up position as senior home support worker with the reablement team.

“Last year, I was promoted within the service as the palliative and response team home support manager.

“If you are looking for fulfilling job satisfaction join the HSCP.”

His colleague Morag Robson from Gourock, has 13 years’ service, progressing from home support worker through to care at home supervisor.

The 34-year-old has enjoyed her career progression, having worked in mainstream, response and palliative care teams and gained qualifications along the way, including an SVQ2 qualification in health and social care.

Morag said: “I find working with the HSCP extremely rewarding.

“As well as providing excellent care and support to individuals within their own homes in Inverclyde, there are also various opportunities for staff to further their career and gain relevant qualifications.

“After working with palliative care team for a number of months I was successfully recruited as care at home supervisor for palliative and response teams last June.

“This year I was successfully recruited as peripatetic senior home support worker and I'll be working towards gaining my SVQ3 and PDA in supervision qualifications as soon as possible.

“I would encourage anyone interested in a career in social care to apply.”

The health and social care partnerhip is currently looking for considerate, compassionate and caring people from all backgrounds to join the care at home teams, with various contracts and hours available.

As well as flexible contracts and hours, care at home positions have good terms and conditions.

Palliative team home support worker Vanessa McNelis, 50, from Greenock, said: “I started working in service as home support worker and in 2019 began working within the palliative care team.

“It’s a very rewarding job and I get great job satisfaction from supporting the people I work with.”

*To find out more about the roles available and apply, visit myjobscotland.gov.uk or call the Inverclyde HSCP care at home service on 01475 715949.