Home Care Assistant - Dunfermline

Home Instead Senior Care; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to join their team in Dunfermline. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults. With award-winning training and a supportive environment, you'll be matched with clients based on shared interests, ensuring meaningful connections. Whether you're transitioning from retail, hospitality, or customer service, this rewarding position emphasizes companionship and independence, making it an ideal choice for those looking to contribute positively to their community.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Paid PVG check

Paid Business Mileage

Free SVQ Health and Social Care Qualification

Employee referral bonus

Career progression opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Access to discounts for big brand stores

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications required; training provided.
• Must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver companionship-led care and support to clients.
• Assist with shopping, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of home care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Job Description

Here at Home Instead West Fife and Kinross, we are looking to grow our team of Care Assistants, with a variety of hours and different contract options available.

We provide award-winning home care of the highest quality. Care Assistants are known as Care Professionals within Home Instead, and the care and support our Care Professionals deliver are designed to allow our clients to live independently in their own homes.

You do not need any experience or qualifications to become a Care Professional, and we encourage people from different sectors to apply, whether that is: retail, hospitality, childcare, customer service, delivery driving. We provide training and support from the start.

Care Professional Benefits:

• Award-winning training
• Paid PVG check
• Excellent rates of pay starting from £12.50 per hour
• Variety of hours/contracts available to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Paid Business Mileage
• Full learning and development programme
• Free SVQ Health and Social Care Qualification
• Care Professional social events
• Employee referral bonus
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers, and more

What does being a Care Professional involve?

• Minimum 1-hour visits
• Introductions to all new clients
• Care Professionals matched to clients based on personality, background, hobbies, and interests
• Companionship-led care service
• Shopping, general household tasks, and preparing fresh food – from scratch!
• Building strong professional relationships
• Variety of non-medical services to help the client stay as independent as possible in their own home

Day Range:

A variety of personalised schedules to choose from, Monday to Friday and alternate weekends

Location

Dunfermline & surrounding areas

Qualifications

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.

You will be required to travel between our clients' homes; therefore, a valid UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Additional Information

We are actively recruiting now. If you're looking for a rewarding career that is extremely worthwhile and satisfactory, with a high degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, please click apply or contact us on 01383 668866. We would love to hear from you!