Care Assistant

Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home.

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

· Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle

· Have current right to work in the U.K – we do not have licence to issue CoS

· Be able to offer availability either early mornings (from 7am) or evenings (from 4pm) and have availability at least every other weekend

· Commit to attending a 4-day training course

· Must be located in close proximity to Dundee, Angus and North Fife area as travel within these areas is required

· Have or be willing to obtain class 1 business vehicle insurance

· SVQ2/SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not essential)

· Current registration with the Scottish Social Services council (preferred, not essential)

Applicants must be members or willing to become members of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG) prior to commencing in post.

What we offer our Care Assistants:

· Premium hourly rates from £13.00 per hour and additional mileage pay

· Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay rate

· Award-winning training and ongoing support

· Clear career progression routes

· Flexible hours

· Blue light card

· Refund of your PVG application fee (qualifying period applies)

· Help with your SSSC Registration

Duties will include:

· Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day

· Personal care

· Administering medication

· Assisting Clients with washing and dressing

· Light housekeeping

· Meal preparation

Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife currently covers the following areas: Dundee City, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Arbroath, Inchture, Longforgan, Invergowrie, Wormit, Newport on Tay and Tayport so you must be based locally.

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.

Interested?

Apply now by emailing firthoftay.angus @rightathome.co.uk or call our friendly team to find out more information on .

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.