Support Worker
Location: Ayrshire – Irvine, Kilwinning, Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Beith, Kilbirnie, Dalry
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Mileage: Paid at 30p per mile
Contract Types: Full-Time | Part-Time | School Hours | Job Shares | Bank/Relief
Join 1st Homecare – Providing Personalised Care at Home
1st Homecare is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.
We’re looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.
What the Role Involves
As a Support Worker, you will visit individuals in their own homes, supporting them with a variety of essential daily tasks. Every day is different, but responsibilities typically include:
1. Assisting with personal care and hygiene
2. Preparing and serving meals
3. Medication prompts and basic health-related support (e.g., catheter care)
4. Providing emotional support and companionship
5. Supporting individuals to maintain their routines and wellbeing
You’ll support multiple service users throughout your shift, with all travel time between visits covered and mileage reimbursed at 30p per mile.
Shifts to Suit You
We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:
6. Full-Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 3:30pm – 10:00pm (with a break between)
7. Part-Time: Morning (7:00am – 2:00pm) or Evening (3:30pm – 10:00pm)
8. Bank/Relief: Flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)
What We Offer
We provide our team members with a strong foundation and ongoing support. Benefits include:
9. Accredited, fully paid training
10. Uniform provided free of charge
11. Paid mileage at 30p per mile
12. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
13. Wellbeing and mental health support
14. Access to a mentor and experienced colleagues
15. A supportive and friendly team culture
16. Employer contributory pension scheme
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need care experience or formal qualifications – we value the right values and attitude above all. We’re especially interested in people who:
17. Are caring, respectful, and reliable
18. Work well as part of a team
19. Are committed to delivering person-centred support
20. Are enthusiastic about helping others
21. Are flexible and willing to learn
Safeguarding Commitment
This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if you have a disability, learning difficulty, or health condition that may affect your application.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. Apply today and one of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly.