Job Description

If you are committed, motivated, enjoy delivering one to one support, and can build positive relationships with our service users and their families, this could be just the position you are looking for!

We are looking for experienced staff to support a younger man with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges. You will be working in the community setting in and around the Edinburgh area.

We offer a comprehensive training programme for all new employees tailored to the job role and require your invaluable care experience to assist with any social, personal care needs, medication administration, and moving and handling.

We work hard to build close relationships with our service users and their families as we understand the importance that we play in their lives.

Margarot Forrest Care Management Ltd is a family owned and managed care-at-home company. We have been providing quality care to the people of Scotland for 30 years.

We understand that the quality of our staff is crucial to the quality of service we deliver.

Training and Development

All support staff will have access to excellent in-house training, Including CALM and Positive Behaviour Support, E-learning and other external training courses.

We are looking for energetic, dedicated people who would like to join our team and make a positive difference to someone's life ensuring outcomes-focused support.

Qualifications and Skills

We do not require any qualifications in care as we have excellent induction training and development program for each employee. Experience of supporting people with a learning disability and associated conditions is essential.

In return, we promise

20% enhanced rate for overtime Travel time paid Mileage paid Full Time Contract - 42 hrs per week Every other weekend off PVG fee paid Pension with employer contribution Free uniform Supervision and support Access to specialised training and development We won't promise what we can't deliver.
Successful applicants are required to be PVG Registered as the role will involve delivering support to vulnerable adults

Responsibilities and Duties

You will provide a high level of service to adults with a physical and or learning disability

accompanying people on social activities assisting with life skills support including education, personal care, cooking, money handling skills, meaningful activities, sporting activities, and going on holidays managing behaviours that may challenge prompting medication companionship services toileting, catheter care, food preparation, socialising, shopping full UK driving licence attending meaningful appointments/ events must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive medication prompting use of moving and handling equipment recording and reporting
If you are interested, then please get in touch with Simon or Heather on

0131 332 4914 or by email

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

care: 2 years (required)
Language:

English fluently (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence Own Car Preferred (required)
Work Location: In person