Support Worker
Location: East Ayrshire
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
Join 1st Homecare, a trusted provider of personalised care at home across Scotland. We deliver high-quality support services that empower vulnerable adults to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
We're looking to recruit Support Workers who bring the right values, reliability, and compassion to our team. If you're caring, dependable, and eager to support others, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
At 1st Homecare, we treat our staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we offer to the people we support.
As a Support Worker, you will visit several individuals in their homes during each shift, assisting with a wide range of daily tasks, including:
* Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Meal preparation and serving
* Medication prompts and administration
* Catheter care
* Companionship and emotional support
Each day brings variety, and no two service users are the same. You'll play a vital role in helping people maintain their independence, health, and well-being.
Shift Pattern
Our full-time support worker rota follows a two-week repeating pattern:
* Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
7:00am-2:00pm & 4:00pm-10:00pm (split shift) - 40 hours
* Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00am-2:00pm & 4:00pm-10:00pm (split shift) - 30 hours
Please note: If you do not live in the East Ayrshire area, you must be a driver to be considered for this position due to travel requirements.
What We Offer
We believe in investing in our team and creating a positive, supportive work environment. As a valued team member, you'll receive:
* Accredited, paid training to prepare you for the role
* A contributory pension scheme
* Paid mileage at 30p per mile
* Free uniform
* Access to a workplace mentor
* Ongoing wellbeing and emotional support
* Flexible shifts
* A dedicated and friendly team to support you
About You
No prior experience or qualifications? No problem. We're looking for people who share our values and are committed to delivering outstanding care.
We want to hear from individuals who:
* Are caring, compassionate, and reliable
* Show dignity and respect to everyone
* Are eager to learn and grow in a care role
* Work well as part of a team
* Are committed to delivering high-quality support
We'll work with you to build your confidence and skills so you can thrive in your role.
Important Information
This role involves regulated work with vulnerable adults, as defined by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for all successful applicants.
If you have a disability, health condition, learning difficulty, or any specific need that may affect your performance in the selection process, we're happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please let us know how we can support you.
Ready to start your career in care?
Apply now - our recruitment team is ready to welcome you.
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