Are you caring, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people? Do you want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team that puts compassion at the heart of everything they do?
Join Bield Housing & Care at West Port as a Support Worker and help us provide an outstanding care at home service. Whether you're an experienced care professional or new to the sector, if you have a genuine interest in helping people lead their best lives, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with daily living tasks and encouraging their independence. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with household tasks and routines
Providing personal care, including intimate care
Prompting or administering medication as required
Promoting a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment
Hours
25 hour per week role, working 5 out of 7 days on a shift rota basis
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a full UK Driving Licence; the nature of the role will involve visiting clients homes and will require the successful candidate to have access to a road worthy vehicle which is insured for business purposes.
Has strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Can work effectively on their own as well as part of a team
Is organised, punctual and reliable
Holds (or is willing to work towards) an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Is able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of starting
Experience in care is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided.
Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.
What We Offer
Flexible working hours and shift patterns
Full induction and free core training
PVG costs covered for employment
SSSC registration fees reimbursed for the duration of your employment
Occupational sick pay
Company pension scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Important Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions.
Bield Housing & Care does not currently hold a sponsorship licence – we are unable to support visa applications at this time.
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Disability Confident
Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.
In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.
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