At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with personal care and household duties while promoting dignity and respect.
- Company: A rewarding care service dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Paid travel, 28 days holiday, fantastic perks, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a fulfilling career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years experience in care and an SVQ 2 or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
If you're looking for a rewarding and challenging career that makes a difference to people's lives, care work could be the career for you!
Care and support helps people to continue enjoying their lives with dignity and enables them to stay in their own home for longer.
"The service means I can stay and live at home and not be living in a care home If I didn't have the service, I wouldn't be able to stay at home"
- Who we're looking for
- Passionate and caring people who can empathise with service user needs
- The desire to work in care as a career
- Reliable and trustworthy qualities
- The drive to complete a care qualification
Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal care activities, such as hygiene, washing, dressing and prompting medication
- Conducting household duties, such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
- Supporting service users in a way that promotes respect and dignity
Experience Requirements
- 2 years or more experience in a similar role
- SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care
Working with us, you can expect
- Paid travel expenses
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Fantastic employee benefits (Shopping, eating etc)
- Enhanced overtime
- 16-week induction
- On-going support with paid specialist training
- Access to SVQ 3 training
- Opportunities for career development
- Support and guidance from our friendly team
- Pension scheme available
Personal Assistant in Edinburgh employer: Social Care Alba
As a Personal Assistant in our care team, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated workforce that truly values the dignity and well-being of our service users. We offer a supportive work culture with ongoing training opportunities, including access to SVQ qualifications, ensuring your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in people's lives. With benefits like paid travel expenses, generous holiday entitlement, and a friendly team environment, we strive to create an excellent workplace for those passionate about care.
