Care Assistant - Edinburgh (Female Applicants only)

Care Assistant - Edinburgh (Female Applicants only) Edinburgh, Scotland

1st Focus Homecare
Full Time Edinburgh, Scotland 10.9 - 15.47 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Make a difference in someone's life today

1st Focus Homecare is a well respected family run Edinburgh based care at home provider, most recently graded at 5 across the board by the Care Inspectorate. We support our staff and have a great company reputation.

Companionship and Flexible positions available

'Good communication, understanding and helpful, flexible. Best care company I have worked for' (Staff survey March 2023)

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants, Support Workers & Companionship visits with positions available in various locations in Edinburgh. Experience is not necessary as we provide full training and ongoing support. We are also keen to hear from experienced Social Care and Healthcare Support Workers.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced overtime rate, earning up to £15.47 per hour
  • Support for SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care with Training for Care and Edinburgh College
  • Flexible working pattern
  • Guaranteed hour contracts available
  • Mileage - 40p per mile
  • Free uniform & PPE
  • £500 Bonus - Refer a Friend
  • Ongoing support, supervision & career development options

Responsibilities of the role:

To provide care in accordance with individual needs and care plans

  • Recording and reporting all relevant information relating to an individual
  • Listen and observe how individuals prefer their care and support to be delivered and report any observations
  • Respond to service and delivery instructions from your supervisor or manager
  • Keep all information about service users and their families secure and confidential

Requirements:

  • Caring, kind and compassionate
  • Experience not necessary – we recruit on the basis of your character and care values, and train you in the skills required.

We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy rewarding career . Up to £11.47 per hour depending on experience (and overtime rate up to £15.47) + Holidays and Pension.

Female Applicants Only. This is due to service user requirements at present. Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Work Exceptions and Occupational Requirements applies.

To keep our carers safe we will provide all PPE. Masks, Gloves, Aprons, Hand Sanitiser.

Make a difference in someone's life and apply now by sending your CV. Please ensure you include a full work history and explain any gaps.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Salary: £10.90-£15.47 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Application question(s):

  • Are you based in the Edinburgh area, and do you have the right to work in the UK as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship at this time?

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Care Assistant - Edinburgh (Female Applicants only)
1st Focus Homecare

www.1stfocuscare.co.uk
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
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