Home Support Worker - East Dunbartonshire

Alltogether Care Services Ltd; Milngavie, Bearsden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care provider in Milngavie seeks dedicated Care Workers to provide compassionate support to individuals with varying health needs. No experience is necessary as full training and support for SVQ qualifications are offered. Candidates should have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and be willing to complete necessary checks. Flexible part-time or full-time shifts available.

Benefits

Free uniform & PPE

Fully funded SVQ in Healthcare Services

Flexible working hours

Employee recognition awards

Workplace pension scheme

Discounted tickets for carers

Access to exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards the rights of individuals using social care services.
• Valid UK Driving license and access to a car with Business Insurance.
• Willingness to complete a PVG check and compliance checklist.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily living activities.
• Assist with medication management and meal preparation.
• Perform light domestic duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Job description

We’re recruiting dedicated, compassionate Care Workers to join our team to provide care and support to a range of individuals with varying health needs.

We believe that homecare is a way of improving people’s lives and helping them to continue living the life they prefer to lead. That is why we are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our family of Care Workers and join the social care sector and our award-winning teams.

No experience is necessary to join our team as we provide a full training and induction programme, so you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your new role. We have our very own Training Academy. We will seek to fund your SVQ qualification (SCQF level 6 & 7). We are looking for people who are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

The Role

• Providing personal care and supporting individuals daily living
• Preparation of meals
• Support with medication
• Light domestic duties
• Visits out into the community
• You could be lone working or out with another member of staff

Shift Patterns

Our morning shifts start at 0800 hours and our back shifts 1600. Shift times are variable due to the personal needs of our service users and include weekend and public holidays.

What can Alltogether Care Services offer me?

• Free starting uniform & PPE
• Training & in-house Induction Programme
• Fully funded SVQ (SCQF level 6 & 7) in Healthcare Services
• Employee recognition awards
• £75 refer a friend scheme*
• Workplace pension scheme
• A variety of shifts part-time/full-time and flexible working
• Concert for Carers discounted tickets
• Step into Leadership programmes to develop the future line managers
• Work for a multi award winning company
• A carers pathway which rewards skills and service with enhanced rate of pay*
• Access to thousands of exclusive discounts including Blue Light Card, the UKs largest emergency service discount scheme.

*Terms and conditions apply*

Requirements

• Before you join Alltogether Care, we will need to complete a compliance checklist including a PVG check and evidence of the right to work in the UK. We do not provide sponsorship.
• A positive attitude to the rights of people who use Social Care Services, particularly their right to be treated with respect and dignity, always respecting diversity, different cultures and values.
• Valid UK Driving license and access to a car with Business Insurance is essential for this role.
• For this position, female is an Occupational Requirements as defined by the Equally Act 2010.

The people we support deserve the very best, so if you have the determination and passion to make this possible, get in touch and apply today!

Alltogether Care is an equal opportunities employer. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Alltogether Care operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.