Care Assistant - Autism Experience

Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife is a friendly, locally-owned homecare services provider. We are looking for friendly and reliable care assistants, with experience of Autism, to join our team and provide support in the community for young adults with autism.

Ideally, you already have the skills and knowledge you need to make a great Care Assistant, but we can offer you the training you need to perfect your skills and to take the next step in your career.

What we offer our Care Assistants:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Get paid for In-Person and Online Training
• Paid travel/wait time and additional mileage pay (currently 45p per mile)
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rate
• Get paid to participate in our award-winning training programme
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing service
• Support obtaining SVQ2/SVQ3 in Health and Social Care if not already held
• Refund of your PVG application fee (qualifying period applies)
• Help with your SSSC Registration

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

• Full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
• Current right to work in the UK
• Commitment to attending an initial 2 day training course
• Applicants must be members or willing to become members of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme prior to commencing in post.
• Experience of working with a variety of people living with autism or/and learning disabilities
• Have a genuine passion to want to help others
• Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude

Duties will include:

• Motivating Clients to make the most out of their day
• Practical and Emotional Support
• Supporting Clients with daily living skills
• Assisting some Clients with their personal care
• Enabling Clients to access their local community for a variety of activities
• Support with attending educational establishments and classes
• Encouragement to maintain relationships and form new ones

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Additional Support Needs Teacher/Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Apply now by emailing firthoftay.angus@rightathome.co.uk or call our friendly team to find out more information on 01382 236450.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.