Job details
- Salary £12.60 to £14.50 per hour Pay scale available
- Role Carer / Support Worker
- Hours Full Time or Part Time
- Location Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Job Reference homehelpmecare.com
Job summary
Our exceptional award winning team deliver outstanding care to older
people within your community. Fully vetted and trained to a high
standard and most importantly all carers have huge warm hearts.
Join our family of carers and make a difference to those older
people who need care in the community.
Responsibilities of a Care Assistant:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals in their homes
- Assist with daily activities such as personal care, dressing, medication prompts, meal preps and companionship
- Drive clients to appointments, errands, and social activities
- Prepare meals and assist with meal planning
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Previous experience in social work or home care is preferred
Qualifications:
- Ability to drive and has/access to a car with valid driver's license
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and follow directions
This role would be suitable for candidates with experience as:
- Carer
- Health care assistant
- Companion
- Retired Nurses
- Support worker
- Personal care assistant
If you are compassionate, reliable, and enjoy making a
difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this
rewarding position.
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
We follow a Safeguarding Policy and carry out background checks
on all successful applicants.
We are committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All roles are subject
to safer recruitment checks in line with our Safeguarding Policy.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Screening and Compliance Checks All applicants must undergo the following pre-employment checks as part of our safer recruitment process: PVG Scheme Membership (or willingness to join) Two References (one must be from a recent employer) Right to Work in the UK CV Submission with a full employment history and any gaps explained ID and Address Verification
- Your Role as a Care Assistant • Promote high standards of compassionate care • Respect and uphold service users rights to privacy
- dignity
- and choice • Adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct and company values • Maintain clear and accurate care records • Support service users with daily living and emotional wellbeing
- Safeguarding Commitment Home Help Me Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo enhanced PVG checks and reference vetting in line with our Safeguarding Adults Policy.