Care Assistant- Evenings & Weekends

Home Instead Senior Care; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to join their dynamic team in Dunfermline. This rewarding role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults. With comprehensive training and support provided, no prior experience is necessary. You'll engage in meaningful companionship-led care, assisting clients with daily activities and fostering independence in their own homes. Join a company that values personal development and offers a variety of benefits, including career progression opportunities and social events. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Paid PVG check

Employee referral bonus

Career progression opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Access to discounts for big brand stores

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications needed; training provided.
• Valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to clients in their homes.
• Perform household tasks, shopping, and meal preparation.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Companionship

Communication Skills

Time Management

Empathy

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of home care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Here at Home Instead West Fife and Kinross, we are looking to grow our team of Care Assistants, with a variety of hours and different contract options available.

We provide award-winning home care of the highest quality. Care Assistants are known as Care Professionals within Home Instead, and the care and support our Care Professionals deliver are designed to allow our clients to live independently in their own homes.

You do not need any experience or qualifications to become a Care Professional, and we encourage people from different sectors to apply, whether that is retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service, or delivery driving. We provide training and support from the start.

Care Professional benefits:

• Award-winning training
• Paid PVG check
• Excellent rates of pay starting from £13.20 per hour
• Variety of hours/contracts available to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Paid Business Mileage
• Full learning and development programme
• Free SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification
• Care Professional social events
• Employee referral bonus
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers, and more

What does being a Care Professional involve?

• Minimum 1-hour visits
• Introductions to all new clients
• Care Professionals matched to clients based on personality, background, hobbies, and interests
• Companionship-led care service
• Shopping, general household tasks, and preparing fresh food – from scratch!
• Building strong professional relationships
• Variety of non-medical services to help the client stay as independent as possible in their own home

Day range:

A variety of personalised schedules to choose from, including weekday evenings and alternate weekends

Location

Dunfermline & surrounding areas

Qualifications

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.

You will be required to travel between our clients' homes; therefore, a valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Additional Information

We are actively recruiting now. If you're looking for a rewarding career that is extremely worthwhile and satisfactory, with a high degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, please click apply or contact us at 01383 668866. We would love to hear from you!

THIS ROLE IS UK BASED AND THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.