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Care Worker

Job Description

Job description

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, 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). Work will be in the East Kilbride area. Due to the nature of the shifts this position would ideally suit someone who is local to East Kilbride and the surrounding areas. Car owner/driver a definite advantage due to the nature of the job - i.e. area covered and split shifts.

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

We require all employees to commit to working some evening and weekend work due to the nature of the requirements of our Business.

Weekend 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.

What we offer:

• All Care 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 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
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Uniform
• The Company is proud to be a Scottish Living Wage employer

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

Salary: £12.10 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £12.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you prepared to commit to working part/full weekend day each weekend?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)
• Night shift (preferred)
• Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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