At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to older people in their homes.
- Company: Join a family-owned care business with strong values of respect and compassion.
- Benefits: Earn £13.95 per hour, with enhanced rates for public holidays and paid training.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career progression opportunities, and wellbeing support available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your caring attitude and organisation skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.95 - 13.95 £ per hour.
Advance your career with People Care Solutions. We are an experienced family-owned care business with our Core Values: Respect, Dignity, Efficiency, Honesty and Compassion. Our close-knit teamwork culture includes the intent to deliver quality care and support to older people of the same standard that we would expect for our own loved ones.
We are seeking friendly, well-organised individuals wishing to make a real positive difference to the users of our very individualised at-home care service. Previous experience is not necessary as full training is provided. Students and those choosing to change careers are encouraged to apply.
People Care Solutions is recruiting frontline Home Carers to support older people in their own homes across East Renfrewshire G46, G76, G77 (Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Busby, Giffnock).
Disclaimer: Successful candidates must have the right to work within the UK (We are unable to offer Sponsorship).
Hours: 16 to 35 hours per week. Opportunity to work additional hours. Core Shifts: 7.30am to 1.15pm and 3.45pm to 9.15pm. Flexibility possible, but to agreed work pattern.
Location: East Renfrewshire (G77). Successful applicants must reside within 30 minutes of G77 and hold a FULL UK Driving Licence, and have access to own vehicle.
Salary: £13.95 per hour. Enhanced rates £21.85 for 8 public holidays. 28 days (pro rata) paid annual holiday.
Benefits:
- 45p per mile duty mileage allowance
- Paid face-to-face in-house Induction and Training, and Shadowing Shifts
- Uniform, PPE and winter coat provided
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Funded qualifications and career progression
- Wellbeing Support (24/7 by ZEST)
- Pension Scheme
The Role: Providing personal care, mobility nutrition and skin care assistance, medication support - all on a person-centred basis within older people's own homes. Previous experience is helpful but not essential; an organised, caring and compassionate approach is required; transferable skills and values are important.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out scheduled visits to individuals in their own homes up to 4 times a day
- Care for and support people enabling them to continue to live at home safely and to maximise their independence
- Develop professional relationships through mutual trust and communicating effectively
- Be a committed frontline carers team player
- Maintain required standards at all times
- Evidence visits information by writing in Daily Record Books
- Ensure management are given timely feedback; our frontline Home Carers are our 'Eyes and Ears'
Candidate specification:
- Right to work in UK: suitable student visa applications considered
- Live within 30 minutes of G77
- Hold full UK driving licence with a car (applications from non-drivers who live within 15 minutes walk of G77 6AA can be considered)
- Previous care experience and qualifications eg SVQ 2 and 3 preferred, but not essential
- Successful applicants are required to undergo Disclosure Scotland check (funded) and SSSC registration
Don't delay, please apply to join our team of frontline Home Carers today - providing a cover note on why you wish to join People Care Solutions team is encouraged. Immediate starts available.
Home Carer in Central employer: Peoples Care Solutions
People Care Solutions is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment for Home Carers in East Renfrewshire. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through funded qualifications and comprehensive training, we ensure that our team members are well-equipped to provide the highest standard of care. Our commitment to wellbeing support, flexible working hours, and a close-knit team culture makes us an ideal choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
