At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver 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 £15 per hour, enjoy paid training, and access discounts with the Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career progression opportunities, and wellbeing support available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Must have SVQ3, senior carer experience, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Advance your career with People Care Solutions. We are an experienced family-owned care business with 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.
People Care Solutions is now looking for a frontline Senior Carer, reporting to our Care Coordinator, who has previous experience as a Senior Carer and holds SVQ3 with confidence to lead shifts and work closely with the office team to plan and support older people in their own homes across East Renfrewshire G46, G76, G77 (Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Busby, Giffnock). You will genuinely want to make a difference in a truly person-centred way whilst supporting our committed carers; you will be an effective communicator, team player and at ease making decisions.
Disclaimer: Successful candidates must have the right to work within the UK (We are unable to offer Sponsorship).
Hours: 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: £15.00 per hour. Enhanced rates £22.50 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: Delivering and supervising personal care, mobility support, nutrition and skin care assistance, medication support - all on a person-centred basis within older people's own homes.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Care Coordinator in services planning, care plans development and agreement and coordination of efficient visits schedules.
- 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.
- 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.
- Previous senior carer experience and SVQ 3 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.
Senior Home Care Worker employer: Peoples Care Solutions
At People Care Solutions, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned care business that values respect, dignity, and compassion in our close-knit team culture. As a Senior Home Care Worker, you will not only have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people across East Renfrewshire but also benefit from comprehensive training, career progression, and a supportive work environment that prioritises your wellbeing. With competitive pay, flexible hours, and a commitment to delivering quality care, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
