Health and Wellbeing Assistant in West Lothian - 435392

Wheatley Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is looking for caring individuals to join their team. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have effective communication skills and a positive attitude, with support available for necessary registrations. This position promotes inclusion and diversity in the workforce.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Permanent contracts

38 days leave per annum

Staff Discount/Cashback Scheme

Professional development plan

Contribution towards Dental and Optical

24-hour employee assistance programme

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required but essential qualities include enthusiasm and willingness to help.
• Members must register with PVG and SSSC, with assistance provided.
• Basic IT skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals, facilitating positive changes in their lives.
• Support clients in engaging with their community.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Initiative

Basic IT skills

Patience

Positive outlook

Education

SVQ qualification (desirable)

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