Home Carer - ARB16889

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and social care organization in Scotland is looking for a caring individual to join their homecare team. This role involves providing support to vulnerable people in their homes, requiring empathy, flexibility, and an SVQ 2 in health and social care or a commitment to obtaining it. The position offers various benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must agree to undertake mandatory training as advised by line manager.
• Must register with SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.
• Must complete PVG application upon successful interview and job offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in clients' homes.
• Support vulnerable people to live full and meaningful lives.
• Work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring approach

Understanding of vulnerable people's issues

Education

SVQ 2 in health and social care or willingness to work towards it

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join our Mull Homecare team.

Prospective candidates, both with experience or looking for a new challenge, should be willing to learn new skills appropriate to the role and relevant to helping support vulnerable people in their own homes live full and meaningful lives.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive.

The post is based in the community, providing care in clients' homes.

Prospective candidates should be enthusiastic, caring and have an understanding of the daily issues surrounding the most vulnerable people in our society.

Candidates should have SVQ 2 health and social care or willingness to work towards this qualification.

Candidates must agree to undertake mandatory training as advised by line manager.

Candidates must be available to work flexibly within an existing rota pattern.

The role is required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting employment.

Candidates are required to complete PVG application upon successful interview and job offer.

Candidates should be available to work both in the community and Bowman Court.

Benefits and Career Growth

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

Working for Argyll and Bute Council

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Application and Contact Information

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, Jane Bruce, Home Care Organiser, at 01631 567854 or [e-mail].

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

Important Notes

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).