Home Care Assistants

Avenue Care Services Ltd.; Perth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Perth is looking for dedicated individuals to join their Care at Home service. The role involves assisting service users with daily needs in their homes. Candidates must have a valid driving license and vehicle access. With flexible shift options available including full-time and part-time roles, the ideal candidate will show compassion and care towards others. Induction training and supportive office staff are provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free uniform and PPE provided

Employee mentoring programme

Qualifications

• Valid full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate compassion and care towards others.
• Experience in care services is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Attend to service users in their homes and assist them with daily needs.
• Support individuals independently or with other care staff.
• Work on a 2-week rolling rota including weekends.

Skills

Compassion towards others

Ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Care at Home service in Auchterarder. This role involves attending to service users in their homes within the community and assisting them with their daily needs.

Duties

• One-week induction period (3 classroom days & 2 shadow shifts)
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform and PPE provided
• Employee mentoring programme

Flexibility

25p per mile

Shift times: 7am - 2pm, 4pm, 10/10.30pm

You will work on a 2-week rolling rota, including one weekend on and one off.

Full-time: 30 hours per week

Part-time: 12, 18, 24, 30 hours per week options available

Work involves supporting individuals either independently or with other care staff, with support from office staff and an on-call service.

Requirements

Valid full driving license and access to your own vehicle

Compassion and care towards others

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will my responsibilities be on a day-to-day basis?
2. Will I be working alone or with other care staff?
3. What are the shift times, and can I work around other commitments?
4. Do I need to pay for equipment or PPE?
5. What happens when the office is closed at 5pm and during weekends?
6. Is there in-house training or an induction program?
7. What rotas are available?
8. Where will I be working?
9. Is travel paid for?
10. How soon can I start?

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