Job Specifics
- Reference No: CD180
- Location: South Lanarkshire
- Hours: Full and Part Time (See Below)
- Salary: £12.00 per hour
- Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024
- Why should you apply for this role: Career progression and Job Satisfaction/Real Living Wage Employer
Job Overview
Working in the Care Sector offers security and a sense of achievement that cannot easily be found in other jobs.
This care provider provides care services to older vulnerable people who depend on their support to enable them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Some need help with washing and dressing , some need help with meals and medication and some just need companionship. You will assist with everyday tasks which most people do naturally. Their service users love their carers and their carers know that their support is valued and appreciated.
- Location: South Lanarkshire, they have full time and part time opportunities in Hamilton, Bothwell, Uddingston, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Lanark, Lesmahagow, and Carluke.
Main Work Pattern
They offer a main work pattern which is based on a rolling shift pattern of 7 days per fortnight e.g.
Week 1 Monday Thursday Friday
Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday
The Workdays of week 1 & week 2 are non-negotiable
You can choose from the following shift patterns:
Early 7am till 2pm
Late 4pm till 11pm
Full Time 7am till 2pm & 4pm till 11pm (both shifts combined)
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key Tasks
You will be required to provide a high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes and daily tasks will expect you to –
- promote independence and choice
- ensure health and wellbeing
- follow SSSC code of practice and HRM policies and procedures
- assistant with washing, dressing and toilet
- prepare meals
- prompt medication
- assist with light housework tasks
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Qualifications or experience are not required as they provide a free fully comprehensive assessment programme. All they look for, are people who genuinely care about the health and well being of others and give their best.
Why not let them show you how fantastic supporting others can be. They are actively seeking people who already know how rewarding working in the care sector can be as well as others keen on trying it for themselves.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
Whilst experience is not essential, you must have an acceptable standard of English. They prefer drivers with a car, however they can sometimes accommodate non drivers