Care at Home Support Worker

Peoples Care Solutions | East Renfrewshire, Glasgow Southside and parts of South Lanarkshire

Hours: Part-time and full-time contracts, 16–35 hours per week, with opportunities to work additional hours
Pay: £13.95 per hour
Mileage: 45p per mile duty mileage allowance
Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year, pro rata
Training: Fully paid, face-to-face induction, in-house training and shadowing with experienced carers
Start date: Immediate starts available for successful applicants

 

Essential Requirements – Please Read Before Applying

• Right to work in the UK: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK.

• National Insurance number: Applicants must have a National Insurance number.

• Travel and transport: Drivers with a full UK driving licence and access to a car are preferred. However, applications will also be considered from candidates who can reliably commute to work within a maximum of 30 minutes using public transport.

• Personal qualities: We are looking for caring, compassionate, reliable and motivated individuals who genuinely want to make a difference to the lives of older people.

• Registration and vetting: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland vetting check and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as applicable to the role.

 

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and genuine commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

 

Join a Team That Really Cares

At Peoples Care Solutions, we believe in caring for our staff as well as the people we support.

We are a family-owned care business providing quality care and support to people in their own homes across East Renfrewshire (Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Giffnock and Busby), Glasgow Southside and parts of South Lanarkshire.

Our core values are Respect, Dignity, Efficiency, Honesty and Compassion. We are looking for caring individuals who share these values and want to help older people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

 

The Opportunity

We offer both part-time and full-time contracted hours of 16–35 hours per week, with opportunities to work additional hours.

Our core working hours are:

• Morning shifts: 7.30 am – 1.15 pm

• Evening shifts: 3.45 pm – 9.15 pm

 

Some befriending and overnight work is also available, and flexible working patterns may be possible.

 

Our pay and benefits include:

• £13.95 per hour

• Enhanced pay of at least time and a half on eight public holidays

• 45p per mile duty mileage allowance

• 28 days' annual holiday entitlement, pro rata
   

The Role – Making a Real Difference Every Day

As a Care at Home Support Worker, you will provide personalised care and support to people in their own homes, helping them to remain independent and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion.

• Supporting people with moving and assisting safely.

• Helping with nutrition, meal preparation and eating where required.

• Supporting skin care and medication in accordance with care plans, training and procedures.

• Offering companionship and befriending support.

• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing through individual, person-centred care.
   

You may be considering a career change, studying at college or university, or have previous experience of caring for a family member or loved one. Whatever your background, if you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others, we would love to hear from you.
 

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should be:

• Compassionate, friendly, patient and respectful.

• Reliable, punctual, well organised and energetic.

• A positive, motivated team player with a practical, can-do attitude.

• An effective communicator and a good listener.

• Able to manage your time effectively and work responsibly.

• Committed to protecting people's dignity, independence and wellbeing.
   

You do not need previous professional care experience to apply. We will provide the training and support you need to get started.

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Full Training and Ongoing Support

We want you to feel confident, prepared and supported in your role. That's why we provide:

• Fully paid, face-to-face in-house induction and comprehensive training.

• Paid shadowing alongside experienced carers.

• Emergency First Aid Awareness training.

• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.

• Confidential Care First wellbeing support, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Opportunities for funded career development, including SVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

• An auto-enrolment pension scheme.
   

Whether you are new to care or looking to develop your existing skills, we will support you to grow in your role and build a rewarding career.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are caring, dependable and passionate about helping older people continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes, we would love you to join Peoples Care Solutions.

Successful applicants may be able to start immediately, subject to the necessary recruitment checks and requirements.

Don't delay – apply today and become part of a team that genuinely cares.

 

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

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Paid training