Care Assistant - Quality Care

Location: Carnoustie, Monifieth, Broughty Ferry, Monikie, Wellbank and surrounding areas.

Hours per week: from 20 to 40+

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

Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife is a local, quality, homecare provider supporting vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need to live independently in their own home. We were rated as Very Good by the Care Inspectorate in their most recent inspection.

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:

· Premium hourly rates

. Additional mileage pay (currently 45p per mile)

· Enhanced bank holiday pay rate

. Employee discounts

· Award-winning training and ongoing support

· Clear career progression routes

· Refund of your PVG application fee (qualifying period applies)

· Help with your SSSC Registration

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

· Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle

· Have current right to work in the U.K

· Have availability evenings and at least every second weekend.

· Commit to attending an initial 2.5 day training course

· Must be located in close proximity to the DD7/DD5 postcodes

· Have or be willing to obtain class 1 business vehicle insurance (required when travelling between client homes)

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

· Current registration with the Scottish Social Services council (preferred, 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:

· Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day

· Personal care

· Administering medication

· Assisting Clients with washing and dressing

· Light housekeeping

· Meal preparation

. Social Support / Companionship

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 via Indeed. 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.