Job Description

!WE ARE RECRUITING IN WESTHILL!

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE A VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN VEHICLE FOR WORK

We are currently looking to recruit in WESTHILL.

The rota's we are looking to start will roughly run from 06:45AM - 18:00PM.

What we are looking to recruit:

1 staff member for 4x shifts a week.
If the above shift doesn't work for you then please still get in touch as we can discuss further!

THE ROLE

The post holder will provide essential care at home and support services to adults in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

Assistance with all aspects of personal care including dressing/undressing, getting up and going to bed, medication administration, food and drink preparation, continence care. Assistance to go shopping, light domestic duties, companionship and socialising, social support attending outings, activities, and appointments. Rehabilitation and enablement support, including palliative

Essential Role Requirements

Due to the nature of work, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be female as permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

The role requires the post holder to have a full UK driving license and you must have your own car

Disclosure Scotland PVG Registration prior to commencement of employment Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration within six months of employment

Training

Previous experience and understanding of adult social care are beneficial but not essential as the company will provide training and development to those looking to join the sector for the first time The opportunity to gain a relevant qualification within 3 years of employment will be supported through SVQ as part of SSSC membership conditions As well as continuous on-the-job training, we use an e-learning portal for core skills training in key areas of adult support and protection

Company Benefits

Permanent contracts Hourly rate above the Living Wage rate for the sector, starting at 12.60 per hour. Business rota mileage paid at 25 pence per mile Contributory Pension Scheme 28 days holiday (pro rata for part-time) Holiday pay Flexible working patterns Applications to join Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme paid for by us Uniform and ID badge Comprehensive service delivery induction and shadow training E-Learning portfolio of courses for training and development Sponsorship towards SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care as a minimum qualification, with career development opportunities 6 monthly Supervisions and continuous management support Access to senior/management support whilst on shift Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program with employee support and wellbeing benefits Membership of Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and member benefits Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme as a social care worker

Salary:

Monday - Friday: 12.60 per hour

Saturday & Sunday: 13.60 per hour

Requirements

The post is regulated work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. To be considered for this role, please confirm that you meet or agree to the following requirements on your application and CV. If you are unable to meet any of the requirements below, we will unfortunately be unable to process your application further.

We look forward to hearing from potential applicants and you joining our team!

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

Pay: 12.60-13.60 per year

Benefits:

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

Do you currently live in Aberdeenshire? What interested you in this job position? Do you have a Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work?
Work Location: On the road