Home Care Assistant

Prestige Nursing & Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks a Home Care Assistant to provide high-quality, community-based support. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, medication, and meal preparation, promoting their independence. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes

Ongoing professional development

Holiday pay

Refer a friend scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance line

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in their own homes
• Administering medication
• Supporting clients with personal care needs

Job description

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About Prestige Nursing & Care Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh branch consists of long-serving staff with extensive knowledge of the area and our client base. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, community-based specialist home care and support. We work together to achieve the goals of each client and make a positive difference in their lives.

Location and Salary

Edinburgh – EH10, EH14, EH16

£13.27 per hour

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in their own homes
• Administering medication
• Supporting clients with personal care needs
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Encouraging client independence

Experience and Requirements

No prior experience is required for this role. A driver’s license is not essential.

What We Offer

• Payment at the National Minimum Wage for training sessions and shadow shifts
• Flexible working arrangements with zero-hour or contracted hours
• Work directly with our clients, no agency work involved
• Pension scheme
• Blue light card
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Ongoing professional development
• Holiday pay
• Refer a friend scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance line
• Support from local branch team and out-of-hours support

Additional Information

In accordance with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we will conduct Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference, and Employment History checks. Due to the nature of these checks, timelines may be extended.

We promote equal opportunities and are committed to safe, fair, and balanced care for all clients and staff, regardless of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or identity.

You may be asked to provide employment details via HMRC.

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