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.

Flexible rota available

"Great communication and support" (Staff survey March 2025)

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 16.95 per hour Support for SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care Flexible working pattern Guaranteed hour contracts available 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 12.95 per hour depending on experience (and 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: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.60-16.95 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?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person