Care Assistant

Avenue Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider is seeking Care Assistants in the Fife area. The role involves supporting individuals in their homes to maintain independence and provide personal care. Candidates should be kind, reliable, and ideally have experience in care. Full-time and part-time hours are available, with competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free uniform and PPE

Fortnightly pay

Refer a Friend bonus of £100

Qualifications

• Experience in a care related role is ideal, but training can be provided.
• Must be kind, caring, and compassionate.
• Good timekeeping and reliability are essential.
• A valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes.
• Promote independence for clients in daily tasks.
• Assist individuals with personal care as per care plans.
• Maintain a tidy home environment for individuals.

Skills

Experience in a care related role

Kind, caring and compassionate

Good timekeeping skills

Reliable person

Own transport and valid UK driving licence

SVQ or HNC/D in Social care

Education

SVQ or HNC/D in Social care

Job description

Overview

We are excited to be supporting our client, who are reputable in the care sector and looking for Care Assistants in the Fife area.

Our client has received a care inspectorate rating of "5" with the care inspectorate which they are very proud of.

Locations

You will either be interested in working in:

• Dunfermline area (Oakley Comrie, Rosyth, Dalgety Bay, Inverkeithing)
• Lochgelly, Lochore, Cowdebeath and Kelty

Responsibilities

Reporting into your Team Leader/Manager, you will be providing personal care and support to people who require additional support within their own homes. Key duties will include:

• Provide support to individuals, helping them to maintain independence in their own homes
• Promote independence in daily tasks whilst ensuring policy and procedures are met
• Support and assist individuals with personal care in accordance with their care plans
• Support individuals in maintaining a clean & tidy home environment

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally experience in a care related role but not essential as training will be given
• Be a kind, caring and compassionate person
• Have good timekeeping skills, and be a reliable person
• Have your own transport and valid UK driving licence
• A SVQ or HNC/D in Social care is desirable and would qualify you to get paid the higher rate

Benefits and Details

• Full time hours (part-time available)
• Rates of pay: Unqualified - £13.75 per hour (Monday - Friday) & £16.25 per hour (Weekends); Qualified - £14.75 per hour (Monday - Friday) & £17.25 per hour (Weekends)
• 25p per mile
• Free uniform and PPE provided
• Fortnightly pay
• £100 Bonus - Refer a Friend
• Please note: we are currently not in a position to provide sponsorship at this time.

If you are interested and fully committed to the role then please send your CV and application over ASAP for consideration.

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