Carer - Alness/Invergordon - Female Applicants Only

Highland Home Carers; Alness; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Paid training

Free SVQ opportunities

Employee-owned company – profits and 4

Free Uniforms and PPE

Contributory Pension (4%)

Company pool cars for emergencies

Company sick pay

Refer a friend (£500 referral)

Employee Assistance Scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Job summary

Highland Home Carers is seeking a Carer for the Alness/Invergordon area. This role requires female applicants only due to the nature of the duties.

You will deliver person-centred care, supporting individuals to live independently at home while adhering to assessed needs. Flexible full or part-time hours and a mileage allowance are included.

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK Driving Licence required.
• Access to own vehicle preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekend shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in Alness/Invergordon area.
• Support individuals to remain independent at home and in their community.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans per HHC policies.

Job description

Carer - Alness/Invergordon - Female Applicants Only

• Reporting to : Assistant Manager
• Salary/Hourly rate : £13.50 - £15.13/Hour + £0.45 (per mile) mileage allowance + Competitive benefits
• Contract : Permanent
• Hours : Full & Part Time Opportunities

Benefits of working for HHC

• £13.50 standard hourly rate
• Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
• Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
• Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
• As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
• Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
• Access to company pool cars to perform duties in emergencies
• Company sick pay
• Refer a friend scheme (£500 per referral, terms and conditions apply)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
• The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you huge savings on the brands you love

Care For a Career with Highland Home Carers

Highland Home Carers is the leading home care provider in the Highlands and is at the forefront of the care profession in Scotland.

From long term complex care through to support with everyday living, HHC can provide a high-quality care service, tailored to individual requirements. Our service allows people to remain independent in the comfort of their own home, without compromising the quality of their care.

About the Role

As a result of the personal care involved in this role, we can only accept female applicants for this role. This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

As a Carer, you will be a vital part of our person-centred, holistic approach care, provided in line with assessed need on an individual basis. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, local communities and familiar surroundings.

You do not need to have experience of care and support work (with exception to overseas applicants as below) but you need to be committed to making a difference to people’s lives by delivering high-quality care and support.

Typical shifts can look like

• Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements, respecting choice and dignity at all times
• Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs
• Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures

What are We Looking For

• Full and valid UK Driving Licence required & access to own vehicle
• Flexibility to work weekend shift patterns
• Candidates able to work from and/or travel to Alness/Invergordon
• A willingness to become registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) and to keep registration up to date
• Undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested
• Adhere to HHC policies and procedures
• Understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC
• Respect and adopt HHC’s Values in everything you do

Overseas Applicants Please note

• You will be asked to evidence your Right to Work in the UK before your application can progress.
• At least 3 months of Adult Social Care experience is essential where sponsorship is required.