Care Assistant - Guaranteed Hours

Location: Dundee, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Monikie, Wellbank, Newport on Tay and surrounding areas.

Hours per week: 35 to 40+

Do you want to work with an employer that values and rewards your efforts?

Our Vision is a world where everyone is empowered  and encouraged to live an independent and rich life at home, for as long as it is safe for them to do so.

We value our CareGivers and look forward to speaking to anyone willing to embrace our strong values: TRUST - QUALITY - COMPASSION - RESPECT

We are looking for kind, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our growing team

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

What we offer our Care Assistants:

· Highly competitive hourly rates (paid travel time)

. Additional mileage pay (currently 45p per mile)

· Enhanced bank holiday pay rate

· Award-winning training and ongoing support

· Opportunities for career progression in a growing service

· 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

· Availability at least every second weekend.

· Commitment to attending an initial 2.5 day training course

· You live in close proximity to Dundee or in South Angus as travel within these areas is required

· SVQ2/SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (not essential)

· Current registration with the Scottish Social Services council (not essential)

Applicants must be members or willing to become members of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG) prior to commencing in post.

Duties will include:

· Bringing warmth and positivity into Clients' homes

· Assisting Clients with their daily routines

· Personal care (e.g. dressing, washing, toileting)

· Medication administration or prompting

· Basic Meal preparation

· Light housekeeping

- Companionship and social support

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.

Interested?

Apply now by clicking on the button at the bottom of this page. You can also email 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. We are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.