Support Worker

Cluaran Care; Alloa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

5.6 weeks annual leave

Mileage paid

Full training

Ongoing support from management

Annual personal development assessment

Job summary

Cluaran Care is recruiting experienced Support Workers to join our teams across Forth Valley communities in permanent roles. You will provide care in clients’ homes, support with daily activities and medication as needed, and help maintain independence with compassion.

A flexible contract is offered and you will be supported by management with ongoing development opportunities. PVG/SSSC readiness is preferred, and a positive, can‑do attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in care and be able to work in people’s homes and communities.
• PVG membership or willingness to join the scheme is required.
• SSSC registration or willingness to register is required.
• Ability to use own initiative and work well both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable adults within their homes and the community.
• Providing personal care.
• Assisting with housework.
• Supporting with medication management.
• Helping with day‑to‑day tasks and providing companionship.
• Delivering the highest level of care and support.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Great listener

Focused and reliable

Kind and caring

Education

N/SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking to recruit experienced Support Workers for permanent positions working within Forth Valley communities. If you have caring experience, we would like to hear from you.

The role will involve:

• Supporting vulnerable adults within their homes and the community.
• Providing personal care.
• Assisting with housework.
• Supporting with medication management.
• Helping with day‑to‑day tasks and providing companionship.
• Delivering the highest level of care and support.

You need to be:

• A team player.
• A good communicator.
• A great listener.
• Focused, dedicated and reliable.
• Kind and caring.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a current PVG membership or be willing to join the scheme.
• Have SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration or be willing to register.
• Have a can‑do, positive attitude.
• Be able to work confidently both alone and as part of a wider team.
• Be able to use your own initiative.
• Have access to a car and hold a full driving license.

Your benefits include:

• Competitive wages.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave.
• Mileage paid.
• Full training.
• Ongoing support from management.
• Annual personal development assessment.

Due to the nature of the role, experience in care is preferred. You will need to hold an N/SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.

This is a flexible contract. Please note that no sponsorship will be offered for this role; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.