Health and Wellbeing Assistant in Edinburgh - 435395

Wheatley Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role does not require previous experience in care as full training is provided. They're offering an hourly rate of £12.71, permanent contracts, generous leave, and various employee benefits. A positive attitude and effective communication skills are essential in helping support individuals in their communities.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Permanent contracts

38 days leave per annum

Staff Discount/Cashback Scheme

Professional development plan

Generous pension scheme

24-hour access to employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support for employees

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but enthusiasm and caring attitude are essential.
• Willingness to join the PVG scheme.
• Desirable: relevant SVQ qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with service users to support positive changes.
• Engage with individuals in the community.
• Provide care and support as part of a team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Patience

Positive outlook

Willingness to help others

Education

SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care to join us? You can view our new recruitment video to find out more about working with Wheatley Care by clicking here . You don't need to have specific experience in the Care environment as full training and support will be provided as part of the role

What we can offer You:

• Excellent hourly rate - £12.71 per hour
• Permanent contracts for part/full time hours
• 38 days leave per annum (pro rata)
• Staff Discount/Cashback Scheme for major retailors e.g. Asda, B&Q and Sky
• Professional development plan including SVQ in Health and Social Care
• W.E Benefits - including contribution towards Dental, Optical, Driving lessons and much more!
• 24-hour access to employee assistance programme
• Generous pension scheme
• Support to grow your career in care.
• Wellbeing and Inclusion - The Family Hub means you can engage with colleagues and find wellbeing help for you and your family.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team and become part of a leading care and support provider across central Scotland
• You'll need no previous experience, but a positive outlook, patience and willingness to go the extra mile for the people we work for are essential
• Someone to have effective communication skills and demonstrate initiative
• You to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and register with the Scottish Social Care Council (SSSC), but we can help you with these applications
• Basic IT skills
• A relevant SVQ qualification is desirable.

In this flexible role, you will work directly with the people we work for, allowing them to make positive changes in their life and be part of their community.

Please note that Wheatley Care does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship licence therefore we are unable to sponsor Right to Work in the UK visa applications.

For any informal enquiries about the role, please contact Resourcing Advisor, Liz Smith on 07971 458 169.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]

To apply, and for a detailed role profile, please visit Job Train