Community Care Assistant (Care at Home) - Overmills Centre - SOA11239 - SOA11239

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council seeks a dedicated individual to support Community Care, enhancing the lives of those in the community. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, focusing on wellbeing and work-life balance. Join a team committed to improving outcomes for residents across South Ayrshire.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on various retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Must join/update PVG Scheme membership before employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of Community Care service to individuals, families, and groups.
• Work primarily from home with occasional travel.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, support the provision of a Community Care service to identified individuals, families, and groups within the community.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first-class leisure amenities, worldwide travel links, diverse landscapes, and thriving communities.

We aim to make a difference for our communities, employing around 6000 people to serve over 112,000 residents across towns like Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, Troon, and surrounding rural areas.

As an ambitious Council, we focus on delivering the best outcomes for our communities, with a new Council Plan centered on priorities that enhance wellbeing, economy, and environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• Supportive environment for work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on supermarkets, retailers, cinemas, and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the PVG Scheme as per the PVG Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join or update their PVG Scheme membership before employment begins. Further information is available at disclosurescotland.co.uk. PVG costs may be applicable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade for this post is Level 8.

The work style is Agile worker, primarily working from home with occasional travel within South Ayrshire. Attendance at the office varies based on service needs.