Care Assistant Killearn, Scotland
Job description
* HIGHLY COMPETITVE RATES OF PAY - £16.20-£17.30/HOUR PLUS MARKET-LEADING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE (45P/MILE)
* PERMANENT CONTRACT 30 HOURS/WEEK
* No set working pattern for this post and successful candidates will be expected to work a variety of shifts that will include weekdays, weekends, and overnights.
* ESSENTIAL TO BE A DRIVER AND MUST HAVE RECENT, RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING IN CARE.
*We are proud that our commitment has gained recognition with an Excellent grading by the Care Inspectorate.
Due to a growing client-base, we are looking for experienced caregivers to join our team in rural Stirlingashire including Killearn, Balfron, Drymen, Croftamie. Within your role, you’ll be caring for clients with a variety of care needs, including those with more complex care requirements. With longer visit sessions, travel time between appointments, a highly competitive rate of pay, and on-going support and training from the wider Hamill Homecare network; this is an excellent opportunity to deliver a premium-standard of care within a team that really cares about its clients.
Essential skills required for this role:
- Must have recent and relevant professional experience working in care
- Current or recent Moving and Handling certification
- Trustworthy, discreet and reliable
- Flexible to meet changing client requirements
- Understanding of National Care Standards
- Articulate and a good communicator
- Ability to work within a team
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) application and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of starting.
Staff Benefits:
- Very competitive rates of pay
- Hourly rate £16.20-£17.30 per hour
- Mileage paid at 45p/mile (excluding travel to and from work)
- Full free uniform provided and replaced annually
- Comprehensive induction and mentorship programme at the start of employment
- Ongoing support and advice readily available from our experienced head-office team
- Less paperwork, meaning more time to focus on the health, wellbeing, and happiness of our clients
- Ongoing training opportunities to expand knowledge and learn new skills
- Support in achieving conditions to support SSSC registration
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff provided with unlimited supply of PPE
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Lives within a commutable distance to the advertised post
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £16.20-£17.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16.20-£17.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
