At a Glance
- Tasks: Support service users to live independently and assist with personal care.
- Company: North Ayrshire Council, committed to community care and support.
- Benefits: Flexible 4 on 4 off schedule, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a desire to help others; registration with SSSC required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Job Summary
This 4 on 4 off post is based within our Care at Home Service.
Reporting to the Care at Home Manager you will be involved in supporting service users in the community to live independently within their own homes.
You will assist with all aspects of personal care as described in the role profile.
You will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of commencing in post.
For more details see the attached Role Profile below.
Staff Values & Behaviours
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire. gov. uk).
References
Details will be provided upon successful interview.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment.
Successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www. mygov. scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/ .
For further details on North Ayrshire Council's policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire. gov. uk).
Workstyles
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles.
Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Mobile – More than 90% of time spent primarily working on a mobile basis across multiple Council facilities and out in the community.
There may be some limited opportunity to work from home.
This post has been allocated the workstyle: Mobile.
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North Ayrshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and service users. With a strong commitment to community impact, staff have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. The council's values foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute to the community.
