Care Worker/Care Assistant/Support Worker

We are a family run friendly company, looking for energetic, enthusiastic, caring people who would like to make a positive difference to someone`s life. As a Care Worker/Care Assistant/Support Worker, you will be expected to work in the community to assist service user(s) with medication requirements, washing/bathing, dressing/undressing, support getting in and out of bed, help with meal preparation, social support, shopping, befriending, respite and housework as required. These domestic and personal care tasks will be undertaken in the client(s) home(s).

***PLEASE NOTE – ALL work will be in the East Kilbride area. Due to the nature of the shifts this position would suit someone who is local to East Kilbride and preferably drives and has their own car. Car owner/driver a definite advantage due to the nature of the job – i.e. area covered.

Note – this is NOT Bank/Agency work – this is a permanent employment position (following successful completion of Probationary period)

Its a job which offers great flexibility, particularly for parents with children – they can fit the job around work/family commitments.

Weekend/Evening workers welcome – this job provides a good opportunity for Health and Social Care/Nursing students to fit in around study time and provide valuable work experience.

Previous experience of caring for others in a personal, professional or voluntary capacity is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a PVG Disclosure Police check before starting employment.

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Free flu jabs

• On-site parking, * All Care Workers/Care Assistants/Support Workers have access to Industry recognised paid in-house and online training, including ‘shadowing’ support with experienced Senior Staff and Fieldwork Supervisors

• Support with SSSC Registration (including opportunity to gain subsidised SVQ Health and Social Services 2 qualification)

• All staff members are allocated 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), enhances pay for some public holidays worked

• Opportunity to become a member of the Company pension scheme with employer contribution included

• Flexible hours including part-time, weekend and full-time hours on a guaranteed hours basis to fit in with family and personal commitments within reason to accommodate the needs of the Business

• All Care Workers are paid the same rate of pay regardless of age (including under 25 years).

• Regular support from fully experienced Office and Management Team, including out of hours/on-call

• Opportunity for valuable work experience for students – in particular Health & Social Care students and Nursing students that fits around studying

• Uniform

• The Company is proud to be a Scottish Living Wage employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour, * Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free flu jabs

• On-site parking

Physical Setting:

• Homecare

Application question(s):

• Are you available for evening work?

• Can you commit to working a weekend day each weekend?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence – preferred (preferred)