November 8, 2024

Fraser Home Care

Inverness

PART TIME & FULL TIME & OTHER

Care at Home Assistant

Fraser Home Care is expanding its team of Care at Home Assistants, offering competitive hourly rates from £12.50 to £13.55 per hour.
Are you interested in starting a fulfilling career in social care and earning a relevant qualification without attending college? Our company, an approved SVQ centre, can assist, guide, and mentor you through your award, providing the foundation and qualifications for a rewarding career in the social care sector. This is a career where you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people in your local community.
Opportunities are available across the following shift patterns:

Part time mornings on rotation 7am to 2pm
Part time evenings on rotation 4pm to 10pm
Full time on rotation 7am to 10pm with a 2 hour break between 2pm and 4pm
Weekends - hours available between 7am and 10pm
Bank/Relief

Rotation -
Week 1 - Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Week 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
About the role
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team providing holistic personal care. By adopting a person-centred approach, we assist, enable, and support the overall wellbeing of vulnerable community members, helping them maintain their dignity and independence. Our care services are delivered in clients’ homes across the Inverness areas of Smithton, Culloden, Balloch, Cradlehall, and Westhill.
Responsibilities may include meal preparation, medication assistance, personal care, light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and other domestic tasks as needed.
No prior experience in care is required, as we offer comprehensive training and ongoing support. We are looking for empathetic and compassionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people and possess a proactive attitude.
Essential requirements

Valid driving licence
Access to your own car for work purposes
Car insurance that includes business use

Benefits of joining our Team

Guaranteed hours, with payment for any gaps due to cancelled visits.
Permanent contract
Employer's pension contribution.
28 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Paid PVG check
Paid mileage at 45p per mile
Use of manual transmission company cars on certain runs (over 21)
Comprehensive training and free learning and development opportunities
Payment for completed induction training
Shadow shifts provided and paid at the full hourly rate
Fully supported role with our on-call/office team available between 6am-10pm
Free uniform/PPE
Unlimited use of the Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £200 per referral)
Blue Light Card (offering a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts)
In house support, guidance and mentoring for Social Service and Health Care SVQ2, with no requirement to attend college; the entire qualification can be completed with us.