Description
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and genders to join our Care at Home Team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a rewarding role with variety, opportunities for development, and clear career progression.
This position is available on a permanent basis and offers both full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
Location & Working Hours
Location: Cludesdale
Hours: Various, permanent
Work pattern: 7 days on, 14 days off, in accordance with a roster.
Salary: £18.40 – £18.85 per hour (Grade 2, Level 3). Additional increment of 1–2 based on shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day care to service users in their homes.
- Uphold dignity, respect and independence of all service users.
- Adapt care plans to meet individual needs and demonstrate flexibility.
- Support service users to build confidence and skills while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Respond appropriately to refusals of care or moments of emotional distress.
- Handle unexpected or difficult situations promptly, assessing and managing risks.
- Commit to scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum requirement: SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or equivalent). All candidates must hold this qualification.
- Preferred: SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to achieve it.
- Verified evidence of qualifications must be submitted.
- Must pass a Disclosure Scotland (PVG) check before a formal offer.
- Not barred from working with children or adults.
Legal & Regulatory Requirements
- Post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
- Regulated role with Children and/or Adults – must complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
- Overseas criminal records check required for applicants born or living outside the UK for at least three months in the last ten years.
Benefits
- Enrolment in the award‑winning local government pension scheme.
- Option to join a Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
- Up to 33 days annual leave (plus up to 10 public holiday days).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family‑friendly policies: flexible working, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
- Employee discounts, including cinema.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme for practical and emotional support.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcomed, including those who are disabled, from a care‑experienced background, from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military or veterans background, or new Scottish residents.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also support members of the armed forces community, providing guaranteed interview provision for eligible candidates.
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