Home Care/ Personal Care Assistant

**Job Title**: Home Care/Personal Care Assistant

**Location**: East Renfrewshire and Glasgow Southside
**Company**: Peoples Care Solutions by Christina's Home Care
**Salary**: £12.15 per hour + 45p per mile duty mileage

**Job Type**: Full-time and Part-time positions available
**Sponsorship: Not available for overseas applicants**
**Driver Requirements**: Car drivers with access to their own vehicle are essential

**About Us**

**WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP. APPLICATIONS FROM THOSE REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.**

**NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ARE YOU SEEKING A CAREER CHANGE?**

**FLEXIBLE WORKING: SUITABLE FOR THOSE STUDYING AT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY**

**Peoples Care Solutions by Christina's Home Care has over 22 years of experience in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. We are committed to supporting our clients with compassion and dedication, helping them to live independently with dignity and respect. We are currently seeking caring and enthusiastic Home Care/Personal Care Assistants to join our dedicated team.**

**Role Overview**

As a Home Care/Personal Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential care and support to individuals in East Renfrewshire and Glasgow Southside. This role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, skin care, and medication management, all tailored to the individual needs of each client. Immediate start dates are available for successful applicants.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Personal Care**: Assist clients with daily activities such as medication, bathing, continence support, mobility, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation, ensuring their comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
- **Support & Companionship**: Engage with clients through social interaction and emotional support, promoting their overall well-being.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided, including any changes in the client’s condition or medication.
- **Collaboration**: Work effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care.
- **Health & Safety**: Follow all health, safety, and infection control guidelines to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- **Passion for Care**: A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of older people with or without previous experience in care.
- **Skills**: Strong communication and listening skills, patience, and the ability to manage time effectively.
- **Driver’s Licence**: A UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
- **Disclosure & Registration**: Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check and register with the SSSC.
- **Availability**:Full time staff should be available to work core hours between 7:30 AM - 1:15 PM and 3:45 PM - 9:15 PM, including every second weekend.

**What We Offer**
- **Flexible Hours**: Full-time and part-time positions with opportunities for additional hours.
- **Competitive Pay**: £12.15 per hour with enhanced rates for public holidays.
- **Mileage Reimbursement**: 45p per mile duty mileage.
- **Benefits**: 28 days holiday pay (pro rata), uniform and PPE provided, access to the Blue Card discount scheme.
- **Training & Development**: Comprehensive paid induction and training, with opportunities for funded career progression including SVQ2 and SVQ3.
- **Support**: Access to Care First, a confidential wellbeing support service available 24/7.
- **Pension**: Auto-enrolment in the pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.15 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Physical Setting:

- Homecare

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live within a maximum 30 minute commute of East Renfrewshire?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/09/2024
Reference ID: PCS/SEP/24