East Kilbride Support Worker – Real Care Agency
Working in the Care Sector offers security and a sense of achievement that cannot easily be found in other jobs.
Real Care Agency provide care services to older vulnerable people who depend on our support to enable them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Some need help with washing and dressing, some need help with meals and medication and some just need companionship. You will assist with everyday tasks which most people do naturally. Our service users love their carers and our carers know that their support is valued and appreciated.
Job Description:
You will be required to provide a high standard of care to vulnerable older people in their own homes and daily tasks will expect you to
* promote independence and choice
* ensure health and wellbeing
* follow SSSC code of practice and Real Care Agency policies and procedures
* assistant with washing, dressing and toilet
* prepare meals
* prompt medication
* assist with light housework tasks
Qualifications or experience are not required as we provide a free fully comprehensive assessment programme. All we look for, are people who genuinely care about the health and wellbeing of others and give their best.
Why not let us show you how fantastic supporting others can be? We are actively seeking people who already know how rewarding working in the care sector can be as well as others keen on trying it for themselves.
We have full time and part time opportunities in areas of East Kilbride. We also have bank working opportunities for people who can commit to two weekends per month.
Whilst experience is not essential, you must have an acceptable standard of English. We prefer drivers with a car, however we can sometimes accommodate non drivers.
Main Work Pattern
We offer a main work pattern which is based on a rolling shift pattern of 7 days per fortnight e.g.
Week 1 Monday Thursday Friday
Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday
Bank Work Must do a minimum of two weekends a month (Saturday & Sunday) or 6 shifts a month (Any day)
If you are looking for a job and want to support those who need your help, why not contact us today? We offer the living wage of £12.60 per hour and a range of other benefits including mileage, free uniform, PVG and store discounts.
If you would like to join an established award-winning team with over 25 years in the sector, then please apply through this Indeed advertisement, or by accessing our website and using the online form. You can also call the Real Care Agency Office on and an application pack will be sent to you.
*subject to confirmation from the local authority
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Application question(s):
* Can you confirm that you are happy to commit to the shift pattern as noted?
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Car license (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* East Kilbride G74 (preferred)
Work Location: In person