Care at Home Assistant - Flexible Weekend Hours

Hours: various, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.34 - £18.85 per hour

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and genders to join our Care at Home Team.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a rewarding role with variety, opportunities for development, and clear career progression.

We currently have permanent opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

View the Home Carer (Care at Home) job profile.
View the Home Carer (Home Assessment Team) job profile.
To fully satisfy the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration requirements for this post, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.

The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 -£18.34 - £18.85 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift pattern) and this will be consolidated into your salary. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working. For all shifts, the morning shift can start between 7am and 8am, and backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm. You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.

We offer employees comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their skills within a supportive and professional environment and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery, contributing to continuous improvement for the benefit of both the Service and the wider Organisation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Demonstrating your suitability for the Home Carer Role
Please provide examples from your previous work or personal experience that demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties of a Home Carer.
Cleary explain what happened, any risks involved, how you assessed and managed those risks, and the overall outcome for the service user.

Managing Compliance with Care or Emotional Distress
Describe how you would respond if a service user chose not to accept care, or was reluctant to try a task independently, became upset or distressed.
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) sets standards for professional practice, including promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
Describe a situation where you upheld an individual’s dignity, rights, or independence in your work experience.
Explain what actions you took, why these were important, and how this reflects good practice in care.

Please Apply online -  All correspondence will be via your email address
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)