Care Assistant (Full Time/Part Time/Casual)
- Location:
- Edinburgh, EH10
- Rate:
- Up to £10.75ph
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time, Part Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
1st Focus Homecare is a well respected family run Edinburgh based care at home provider, most recently graded at 5 across the board by the Care Inspectorate.
CARE ASSISTANT
We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy rewarding career . Up to £10.75 per hour (depending on experience) + Holidays and Pension.
Benefits:
- Enhanced overtime rate of 20%
- Support and fully funded SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care
- Flexible working pattern
- Guaranteed hour contracts available. Part time & Casual contracts also available
- Paid Induction Training
- Free uniform & PPE
- £500 Bonus - Refer a Friend
Responsibilities of the role:
To provide care in accordance with individual needs and care plans
- Recording and reporting all relevant information relating to an individual
- Listen and observe how individuals prefer their care and support to be delivered and report any observations
- Respond to service and delivery instructions from your supervisor or manager
- Keep all information about service users and their families secure and confidential
Requirements:
- Caring, kind and compassionate
- Experience not necessary – we recruit on the basis of your character and care values, and train you in the skills required.
- Driving Licence with own transport preferred but not essential.
Full-time hours on a rota basis within hours 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm with every second weekend off. Part time and casual contracts also available.
Apply now by sending your CV to recruitment@1stfocuscare.co.uk, please ensure you include a full work history and explain any gaps, or call us for a chat on 0131 510 7878.
Female Applicants Only. This is due to service user requirements at present. Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Work Exceptions and Occupational Requirements applies.