Care at Home Assistant - NAAIS - NAY17625 in Irvine

Care at Home Assistant - NAAIS - NAY17625 in Irvine

Irvine Full-Time 24227 - 29611 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
North Ayrshire Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist individuals with personal care tasks and promote independence in their homes and community.
  • Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader committed to inclusivity.
  • Benefits: Flexible 4 on 4 off shifts, supportive environment, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Mobile workstyle with potential for community engagement and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for helping others.

The predicted salary is between 24227 - 29611 £ per year.

Job Summary Temporary for 3 Months We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling.

All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet.

We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire. gov. uk) We have exciting opportunities within our Care at Home Adult services.

The successful applicants will be responsible for assisting individuals with all aspects of personal care tasks within their own homes and assist with their assessed support needs encouraging independence, this can be within individual’s homes or out in the community.

These 4 on 4 off posts are based within or busy Care at Home service.

For more information see the attached Role Profile below.

Successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of commencing in post.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours North Ayrshire Council uses 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) .

Additional Information References For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview.

Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (both) 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 being made by North Ayrshire Council.

Please note, 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

For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire. gov. uk) .

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our 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 More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire. gov. uk) . .

If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Use of AI in Applications Applicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application.

However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf.

Where it is identified that AI has been used to create an application in full or to falsify responses, this will be taken into account within the scoring, and your application may not be progressed.

Care at Home Assistant - NAAIS - NAY17625 in Irvine employer: North Ayrshire Council

As a Facilities Assistant in our catering team, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and opportunities for advancement within the local authority, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation.

North Ayrshire Council

Contact Details:

North Ayrshire Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Care at Home Assistant - NAAIS - NAY17625 in Irvine

Personal Care Assistance
Support Needs Assessment
Encouraging Independence
Communication Skills
Behavioural Understanding
Adaptability
Teamwork