Home Carer

We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of service users in the local communities.

Requirements

• Caring, compassionate and motivated with good values and a genuine interest in providing quality care and support to service users.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with service users and their families.
• Ability to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and be able to put these into practice.
• Hold or be able to work towards SVQ 2 as required by Scottish Social Services Council within the time frames set at point of registration.

Benefits

• Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 24 days rising to 29 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata).
• Access to a 4-week comprehensive induction programme and support with a range of training opportunities and qualifications that you will need for the job.
• Provided with a uniform and a smartphone.