Job description
Do you want to be part of an award-winning home care provider?
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services for older people with our award-winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.
- 5* Employer Award 2021
- Rated N.1 in the Elite top 100 Franchises 2020
- Franchise of the Year Gold Winner in the British Franchise Awards 2020
Join our team at Home Instead as a Live In Care Professional in Scotland.
Would you like to be responsible for putting a smile on one of our clients faces?
Do you have an outgoing personality?
Are you able to move in with a client in some of the most beautiful locations across Scotland?
Why choose Live in care?
Live in care enables you to be an integral part of your client’s life. During your visits, you will be responsible for assisting with medication prompts, personal care including hygiene support, cleaning & cooking nutritious meals for both the client & yourself. Help bring peace of mind to family members by being a companion to their loved ones, taking part in activities throughout your stay and ensuring that promoting independence is at the forefront of everything you do. You will receive a daily 2 hour break, out with this you must be available to support your client whenever necessary.
Requirements of a live in carer
- Professional care experience.
- The ability to move into your clients home for a minimum of two weeks.
- Travel throughout Scotland is a necessity of the role.
- Registration with the SSSC within the first 6 months of employment
Shift Patterns: (Including weekends)
- 2 weeks on/2 weeks off
- 3 weeks on/1 week off
- 1 month on/1 month off
- Personal shift patterns can be created working a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks
Pay Breakdown:
- £805 to £910 – Basic Weekly Pay
- £115 to £130 – Holiday pay (per day)
- £48.3 to £81.9 – Employer Pension Contribution
- £35 Weekly Food Allowance
- £75 Contribution to Travel Expenses per month
Care Professional Benefits:
- Ability to grow & progress into senior positions.
- Unlimited cash referral scheme £150pp (T&C’s apply)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to 100+ In store & online discounts.
- 1.5x Pay on bank holidays.
- Have your own space within the home in which you can retire to in the evening, during breaks and keep all personal belongings.
- Daily breaks for leisure activities - maybe do a little exploring in the area you are based!
- 1st Class paid training throughout your career with us.
- Office events to meet and Socialise with our Team.
- Opportunity to complete SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification (free of charge)
How to Apply:
- Call - 0345 296 2896
- Email - [email protected]
- Email - [email protected]
Right to work in the UK full time.
Availability to work a minimum of 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off.
Ability to travel anywhere in Scotland.