Support worker, Female - Immediate start

Cinzia Pasquini; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Support Worker / Personal Assistant in Edinburgh. The role involves providing compassionate and personalised care to clients, promoting their independence and well-being. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to quality care. Benefits include flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Visa support

Employers' contribution into your pension

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Clear career pathway

Guaranteed hours

Paid induction and full training

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable.
• Excellent communication skills across different audiences.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering personalised and outcome-based care.
• Assist service users with daily living tasks and promote their independence.
• Log visits and maintain accurate electronic records.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

Job description

Location: Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, EH8 9LD

Salary: £12.60 per hour + Benefits

Contract: Full time

Why choose Social Care Alba

Visa support for those already in the UK and who have completed their probationary period.

Employers' contribution into your pension

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Travel expenses

A clear career pathway

Guaranteed hours

Opportunities for career development-Support from SVQ to Degree

Your own Buddy and access to our Mentorship progress

Paid Induction & Full training after completion of probationary period

Participation to social occasions and events (Foodie Fridays)

On-going support with paid specialist training

Open-door' policy so you can drop in to talk or have a coffee, Fruits & Snacks.

Sound Good Then read on...

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit Female applicants only.

Support Worker / Personal Assistant - The Role

Social Care Alba are looking for a Support Worker / Personal Assistant who will be responsible for the day-to-day care, delivering personalised and outcome-based care, allowing customers to live full an active life.

You will provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way.

Supporting Service Users, Including Assisting With

Advocacy and being a Key Worker.

Catheter care, moving and assisting.

Promotion of equality and people's rights.

Social visits, meal preparation and shopping.

Reporting incidents, accidents, or complaints.

Medication, washing dressing, continence promotion.

Managing Personal Workload, Including

Logging into and out of every visit.

Attending and contributing to meetings.

Updating electronic records such as daily notes.

Keeping updated with care legislation and SCA policies.

Attending all relevant training and development programs.

Support Worker / Personal Assistant - Candidate Specification

2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable

SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care desirable

Excellent - Compassionate, trustworthy, and reliability

Good - Attention to detail.

Good - Time management, and planning.

Good - Ability to work independently with initiative.

Good - Communication across different audiences

Basic - Knowledge of health and safety.

Basic - Understanding of health & social care best practice.

Experience of the following an advantage: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case worker, Care assistant, Social Care

Working with Social Care Alba

"There is a great staff team who are keen to help a new member of staff integrate into the service."

"Flexible hours, amazing colleagues, great investment in training and development, nice clients"

"Excellent service and very friendly staff"

Care Inspectorate - New care staff undertook comprehensive induction training which covered the key skills and knowledge required to provide care. They were supported well, being assigned a "buddy" and there was very regular contact and support from the team leaders.

How To Apply

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No agencies please.