Compassionate Home Care Worker: Help Independence

Renfrewshire Council; South Australia; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a Home Care Worker to support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care, enabling them to live independently within the community.

You will need experience in care settings and be prepared to obtain SSSC registration within 6 months, with SVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent at SCQF level 5 or above. PVG scheme checks may be required, and you must be reliable, flexible and able to work shifts, alone or in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care setting is essential.
• Ability to monitor and report changes in service users’ needs.
• Awareness of long-term conditions and their impact on lives.
• Ability to form positive relationships with service users and colleagues.
• Reliable and flexible with shift patterns and working independently or in a team.
• Effective communication in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide intimate personal care and support daily living tasks.
• Support individuals to maintain independence and well-being in the community.
• Monitor and report changes in identified needs to the care team.
• Work as part of a team and/or on your own as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

SSSC registration within 6 months

SCQF Level 5/ SVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a Home Care Worker to support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care, enabling them to live independently within the community.

You will need experience in care settings and be prepared to obtain SSSC registration within 6 months, with SVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent at SCQF level 5 or above. PVG scheme checks may be required, and you must be reliable, flexible and able to work shifts, alone or in a team.