Job Description

PEOPLES CARE SOLUTIONS BY CHRISTINA'S 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.

FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS CURRENTLY THERE ARE MO OPPORTUNITIES FOR MALE CARERS.

We do Care, because we really do care for both those we care for and our staff team.

BOTH PART- TIME AND FULL- TIME CONTRACTED HOURS (16-35 HOURS WEEKLY), WITH OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ADDITIONAL HOURS. HOURLY RATE OF PAY IS 12.65, WITH ENHANCED PAYMENTS (at least time and a half) ON 8 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. COMPETITIVE DUTY MILEAGE OF 45p PER MILE PAID; 28 DAYS HOLIDAY PAY (pro rata). ALL CARERS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK SOME SHIFTS EVERY SECOND WEEKEND.

WE ARE NOT AN AGENCY, RATHER A QUALITY CARE BUSINESS WITH 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE; ALL VISITS ARE CONTRACTED WITH LOCAL COUNCILS AND OUR PRIVATE CLIENTS. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER JOB SPONSORSHIP.

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 HAVING 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 REQUIRED.

APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENT IN THE UK, HAVE A NI NUMBER, AND MUST 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

Pay: From 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

East Renfrewshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and car (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PCS/CARER/7May/25