Care Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Job description

We are a family run friendly company, looking for energetic, enthusiastic, caring people who would like to make a positive difference to someone`s life. As a Care Worker, you will be expected to work in the community to assist service user(s) with washing/bathing, dressing/undressing, support getting in and out of bed, help with meal preparation, social support, shopping, befriending, respite and housework as required. These domestic and personal care tasks will be undertaken in the client(s) home(s). Work will primarily be in East Kilbride and the surrounding area. Due to the nature of the shifts this position would ideally suit someone who is local to East Kilbride and the surrounding areas. Car owner/driver an advantage.

Previous experience of caring for others in a personal, professional or voluntary capacity is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a PVG Disclosure Police check.

What we offer:

• All Care Workers have access to paid in-house training
• All Care Workers will have the opportunity to use E- learning
• Given the opportunity to gain SVQ Health and Social Services 2 & 3 qualifications
• Support with SSSC Registration
• All staff members are allocated 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), double-time pay for public holidays worked
• Opportunity to become a member of the Company pension scheme with employer contribution included
• Flexible hours including part-time, weekend and full-time hours on a guaranteed hours basis to fit in with family and personal commitments
• All Care Workers are paid the same rate of pay regardless of age (including under 25 years).
• The Company is a Scottish Living Wage employer (£11.30 per hour).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.30 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £11.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow, Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location