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1st Homecare; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Homecare in Dumfries is seeking caring individuals to support elderly clients in their own homes. No prior experience or qualifications are required, as we provide training to help you become an excellent care worker.

We value attitude, dignity, teamwork, and a commitment to quality in all our staff. Typical duties include personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, companionship, and helping with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring attitude and a commitment to quality of service.
• Ability to work well with others in a team.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• No formal qualifications required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users in their own homes.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as required.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through companionship and practical help.
• Support with mobility and daily tasks while maintaining dignity and privacy.

Skills

Commitment to quality

Team player

Dignity & respect

Excellent communication

Job description

We’re a Care at Home care service in Dumfries and we provide a range of care and support services for the Elderly in their own homes

We’re seeking to recruit some great new support workers; people with the right values and attitude to work in our service – could this be you?

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right attitude and behaviors to match our own! You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications to get started – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker.

What we’re looking for

• Has a commitment to quality and being the best they can.
• Can provide excellent care and support to all our service users.
• Treats others with dignity and respect
• Work well as part of a team.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our service users are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. Duties may include supporting with Personal care and hygiene, Meal preparation and serving, Medication prompts and administration, Catheter care, Companionship and emotional support

There are also a range of different shift patterns available to fit in with any other commitments you may already have.

Shift patterns

• 7:00am – 7:00pm: Drivers only
• 9:30am – 2:30pm: Walkers or drivers welcome
• 4:00pm – 6:30pm: Walkers or drivers welcome
• Bank/Relief: Flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on your availability