Support Workers Care at Home (Hamilton)

Real Care Agency; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage (£13.45 per hour)

Mileage

Free uniform

PVG

Store discounts

Job summary

Real Care Agency is seeking compassionate carers to provide high-quality in-home care to vulnerable older adults in their own homes around East Kilbride. You will promote independence, assist with daily activities, and ensure wellbeing while following care policies.

No prior qualifications are required as we offer a comprehensive assessment program; an acceptable standard of English is required, and drivers with a car are preferred but non-drivers may be considered.

Qualifications

• No previous qualifications required; full assessment programme provided.
• Acceptable standard of English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes.
• Promote independence and wellbeing; support daily tasks.
• Assist with washing, dressing and toilet, meal preparation and prompting medication.
• Assist with light housework and errands as needed.

Job description

Working in the Care Sector offers security and a sense of achievement that cannot easily be found in other jobs. We provide care services to older vulnerable people who depend on our support to enable them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Some need help with washing and dressing , some need help with meals and medication and some just need companionship. You will assist with everyday tasks which most people do naturally. Our service users love their carers and our carers know that their support is valued and appreciated.

Job Description

You will be required to provide a high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes and daily tasks will expect you to promote independence and choice ensure health and wellbeing follow SSSC code of practice and HRM policies and procedures assistant with washing, dressing and toilet prepare meals prompt medication assist with light housework tasks.

Qualifications or experience are not required as we provide a free fully comprehensive assessment programme. All we look for, are people who genuinely care about the health and well being of others and give their best.

Why not let us show you how fantastic supporting others can be.

We are actively seeking people who already know how rewarding working in the care sector can be as well as others keen on trying it for themselves.

We have full time and part time opportunities in areas of East Kilbride.

We also have bank working opportunities for people who can commit to two weekends per month.

Whilst experience is not essential, you must have an acceptable standard of English.

We prefer drivers with a car, however we can sometimes accommodate non drivers.

Main Work Pattern

We offer a main work pattern which is based on a rolling shift pattern of 7 days per fortnight e.g. Week 1 Monday Thursday Friday Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday The Workdays of week 1 & week 2 are non-negotiable.

You can choose from the following shift patterns:

• Early 7am till 2pm
• Late 4pm till 11pm
• Full Time 7am till 2pm & 4pm till 11pm (both shifts combined)
• Bank Work Must do a minimum of two weekends a month (Saturday & Sunday)

We offer the living wage of £13.45 per hour and a range of other benefits including mileage, free uniform, PVG and store discounts.