Overview
Make a difference in someone's life today
1st Focus Homecare is a well respected family run Edinburgh based care at home provider, most recently graded at 5 across the board by the Care Inspectorate. We support our staff and have a great company reputation.
Flexible rota available
We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants, Support Workers & Companionship visits with positions available in various locations in Edinburgh. Experience is not necessary as we provide full training and ongoing support. We are also keen to hear from experienced Social Care and Healthcare Support Workers.
Benefits
* Enhanced overtime rate, earning up to £16.95 per hour
* Support for SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care
* Flexible working pattern
* Guaranteed hour contracts available
* Free uniform & PPE
* £500 Bonus - Refer a Friend
* Ongoing support, supervision & career development options
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Responsibilities of the role
To provide care in accordance with individual needs and care plans
* Recording and reporting all relevant information relating to an individual
* Listen and observe how individuals prefer their care and support to be delivered and report any observations
* Respond to service and delivery instructions from your supervisor or manager
* Keep all information about service users and their families secure and confidential
Requirements
* Caring, kind and compassionate
* Experience not necessary – we recruit on the basis of your character and care values, and train you in the skills required.
We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy rewarding career. Up to £12.95 per hour depending on experience (and overtime rate up to £16.95) + Holidays and Pension.
To keep our carers safe we will provide all PPE. Masks, Gloves, Aprons, Hand Sanitiser.
How to apply
Make a difference in someone's life and apply now by sending your CV. Please ensure you include a full work history and explain any gaps.
Job Details
* Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
* Pay: £12.60-£16.95 per hour
* Application questions: Are you based in the Edinburgh area, and do you have the right to work in the UK as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship at this time?
* Experience: Care: 1 year (preferred)
* Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
* Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
* Work Location: In person
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