Job Description

Make a difference in someone's life today.

A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE WITH ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL TO THIS ROLE

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.

'Good communication, understanding and helpful, flexible. Best care company I have worked for' (Staff survey March 2025)

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants, Support Workers & Companionship visits with positions available in various locations in Edinburgh. Full training and ongoing support.

Benefits:

Enhanced overtime, earning up to 16.95 per hour Support towards SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care Flexible working pattern Guaranteed hour contracts available. Part time & Casual contracts also available Mileage - 40p per mile Free uniform & PPE Up to 500 Bonus - Refer a Friend Ongoing support, supervision & career development options Christmas and New Year, double time rate

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 Ideally have SVQ2/3 or willingness to work towards Willing to develop into Senior Care Assistant role
We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy rewarding career. From 12.60 per hour (overtime rate up to 16.95) + 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: Permanent, Zero hours contract, Part-time

Pay: 12.60-16.95 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you based in the Edinburgh area, and have the right to work in the UK, as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person