Female Care Assistant
About The Position
myCare Tayside is recruiting a Care Assistant to provide practical support to vulnerable people in Montrose and the surrounding areas. The role involves helping clients with daily tasks, including meal preparation, personal care, medication support, shopping and housekeeping. Companionship, reassurance and helping clients make the most of their day are also important parts of the work. No previous professional care experience is required. Full, comprehensive in-house training and support are provided, and prior care experience is helpful. The role is subject to a PVG check, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Care staff in Scotland must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), maintain their registration and complete annual renewal. The employee must work towards an SVQ2, which Cera will fund; the SVQ registration fee is payable by the employee. Because clients may request a carer of a specific sex for intimate care, this vacancy is restricted to women. The position is in Community Care, Tayside, and pays £13.45 per hour.
Requirements
- Compassion, patience and understanding.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Undergo a PVG check.
- Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), maintain registration and complete annual renewal.
- Work towards an SVQ2; Cera funds the qualification, but the employee pays the SVQ registration fee.
- This vacancy is restricted to women because clients may request a carer of a specific sex for intimate care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous care experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience caring for a loved one or an interest in supporting others.
Responsibilities
- Motivate clients to get the most out of their day.
- Administer and support clients with medication.
- Assist clients with washing, dressing, continence support and other personal care.
- Help clients with shopping.
- Carry out housekeeping and other domestic tasks.
- Prepare meals, including hot meals.
- Provide companionship, reassurance and support to clients.
Benefits
- Holiday pay and pension scheme.
- Free PVG check, company mobile phone and uniform.
- Access to the WeCare benefits and discounts platform and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme.
- Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, vehicle maintenance, cycle hire and more.
- Enhanced maternity leave (12 weeks at full pay), paternity leave and parental leave.
- Career development pathway, including SVQs, with opportunities for progression.
- Employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses.
- £400 per referral through the Care Friends referral scheme.
- Full, comprehensive in-house training and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
