Job Description

Support Worker

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Location:

Ayrshire - Irvine, Kilwinning, Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Beith, Kilbirnie, Dalry

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Mileage:

Paid at 30p per mile

Contract Types:

Full-Time | Part-Time | School Hours | Job Shares | Bank/Relief


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Join 1st Homecare - Providing Personalised Care at Home

1st Homecare

is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.


We're looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we'll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.


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What the Role Involves

As a Support Worker, you will visit individuals in their own homes, supporting them with a variety of essential daily tasks. Every day is different, but responsibilities typically include:


Assisting with personal care and hygiene Preparing and serving meals Medication prompts and basic health-related support (e.g., catheter care) Providing emotional support and companionship Supporting individuals to maintain their routines and wellbeing
You'll support multiple service users throughout your shift, with all travel time between visits covered and mileage reimbursed at 30p per mile.


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Shifts to Suit You

We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:

Full-Time:

7:00am - 2:00pm and 3:30pm - 10:00pm (with a break between)

Part-Time:

Morning (7:00am - 2:00pm) or Evening (3:30pm - 10:00pm)

Bank/Relief:

Flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)
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What We Offer

We provide our team members with a strong foundation and ongoing support. Benefits include:


Accredited, fully paid training Uniform provided free of charge Paid mileage at 30p per mile Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Wellbeing and mental health support Access to a mentor and experienced colleagues A supportive and friendly team culture Employer contributory pension scheme
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What We're Looking For

You don't need care experience or formal qualifications - we value the right values and attitude above all. We're especially interested in people who:


Are caring, respectful, and reliable Work well as part of a team Are committed to delivering person-centred support Are enthusiastic about helping others Are flexible and willing to learn
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Safeguarding Commitment

This role is considered

Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults

under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.


We're committed to equal opportunities and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if you have a disability, learning difficulty, or health condition that may affect your application.


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Apply Now

If you're ready to make a real difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you. Apply today and one of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly.