Care at Home Carer
Job description
- PEOPLES CARE SOLUTIONS BY CHRISTINA'S HOME CARE IS HIRING CARE AT HOME CARERS TO JOIN OUR CLOSE- KNIT TEAM PROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT IN PEOPLE'S HOMES IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE (Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Giffnock and Barrhead) AND GLASGOW SOUTHSIDE.
We do Care, because we really do care for both those we care for and our staff team.
FULL TIME AND PART-TIME CONTRACTED HOURS (16-35 HOURS WEEKLY), WITH OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ADDITIONAL HOURS.
HOURLY RATE OF PAY IS £11.55, WITH ENHANCED PAYMENTS (at least time and a half) ON 8 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. DUTY MILEAGE OF 45p PER MILE PAID; 28 DAYS HOLIDAY PAY (pro rata).
WE ARE NOT AN AGENCY, RATHER A QUALITY CARE BUSINESS WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE; ALL VISITS ARE CONTRACTED WITH LOCAL COUNCILS AND OUR PRIVATE CLIENTS.
WE DO NOT OFFER JOB SPONSORSHIP; PROOF OF A UK NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER IS REQUIRED. If NOT PROVIDED, APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- OUR CARE AT HOME CARERS TEAM PROVIDE ALL ASPECTS OF PERSONAL CARE, MOVING AND ASSISTING, SUPPORT IN NUTRITIONAL AND SKIN CARE AND MEDICATION SUPPORT- ON AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON- CENTRED BASIS
- WHILST PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS DESIRABLE, MORE IMPORTANT IS A REALLY GENUINE DESIRE TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OLDER PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. YOU MAY BE SEEKING A CAREER CHANGE, OR STUDYING AT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR HAVE EXPERIENCE OF OR HAVE CARED FOR A LOVED ONE
- CORE HOURS ARE: 7.30- 1315 AND 1545- 2115 DAILY, WITH SOME BEFRIENDING AS WELL. FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE.
- PAID FACE -TO- FACE COMPREHENSIVE INDUCTION AND TRAINING IS PROVIDED.
- UNIFORM AND PPE PROVIDED
- ACCESS TO BLUE CARD DISCOUNT SCHEME
- CARE FIRST CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE 24/7 ( Wellbeing Support)
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDED CAREER PROGRESSION eg SVQ3
- AUTO- ENROLMENT PENSION SCHEME
ARE YOU A WELL- ORGANISED, FRIENDLY, COMPASSIONATE, ENERGETIC AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED 'CAN DO' TEAM PLAYER? BEING AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR, INCLUDING A GOOD LISTENER, WITH PATIENCE AND PROVEN TIME- MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE VERY IMPORTANT.
FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS UK DRIVING LICENCE HOLDERS WITH THEIR OWN CARS ARE ESSENTIAL.
APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENT IN THE UK, HAVE A NI NUMBER, AND MUST ALREADY BE LIVING WITHIN A MAXIMUM 30 MINUTE COMMUTE TO NEWTON MEARNS, EAST RENFREWSHIRE (G77 6AA).
YOU WILL REQUIRE TO UNDERGO A DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND VETTING CHECK AND REGISTER WITH SSSC.
IMMEDIATE STARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.
PLEASE DON'T DELAY, APPLY TODAY.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-35 per week
Salary: From £11.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Homecare
COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all current best practice, including wearing of PPE.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Renfrewshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a UK National Insurance number?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving licence and car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PCS/CARER/2APR23
