In-Home Support Worker (Female) - Care & Independence

Bield Housing and Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Induction

PVG costs paid

Free core training

SSSC Registration costs reimbursed

Occupational Sick pay

Family friendly policies

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bield Housing and Care in Edinburgh is seeking a Full Time Support Worker (Female Only) to join Castlebrae Glebe. You will help residents with daily tasks, promote independence, and provide compassionate, person-centred support in their own homes, with comprehensive training available.

This post is for female applicants due to occupational requirement. Benefits include Full Induction, PVG costs paid, free core training, SSSC registration costs reimbursement, pension, and an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability and initiative to work on a lone working basis.
• Good time keeping, time management and organisational skills.
• Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care, or have the ability and willingness to undertake this qualification.
• Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.
• Whilst experience in working in care is desirable it’s not essential, we want to recruit people who share our values and want to make a difference to the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• In your role as Support Worker, you will provide care and support to individuals in their own homes including:
• - Assisting with household tasks
• - Assisting and supporting with personal care, including intimate personal care
• - Medication prompting/ administering

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Time management

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bield Housing and Care in Edinburgh is seeking a Full Time Support Worker (Female Only) to join Castlebrae Glebe. You will help residents with daily tasks, promote independence, and provide compassionate, person-centred support in their own homes, with comprehensive training available.

This post is for female applicants due to occupational requirement. Benefits include Full Induction, PVG costs paid, free core training, SSSC registration costs reimbursement, pension, and an Employee Assistance