Care Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care, including assistance with daily living activities
• Support individuals to develop independent living skills
• Promote social inclusion and community participation
• Assist with mobility and moving & handling tasks (including wheelchairs)
• Support with household tasks, shopping, and appointments
• Contribute to care plans and maintain accurate records
• Work flexibly across services based on service user need

The role also requires working unsocial hours including public holidays where necessary.

What We Offer

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave (33 days rising to 38 after 5 years)
• Full induction and mandatory training
• Employee benefits and discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Person

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently and within a team
• Show flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic care environment

You must

Be willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Hold or work towards SCQF Level 6 (SVQ2) in Social Services & Healthcare

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

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