Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker, working with a charity providing personalised care to clients in Falkirk and Stirling.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus benefits
Location: Falkirk and Stirling
Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available
Closing Date: Please confirm
** A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role**
About the Role:
As a Support Worker you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by helping them live independently in their own homes. From providing personal care to assisting with daily activities and companionship, you'll ensure each client receives compassionate, tailored support. Services are designed with client wellbeing in mind, featuring one-hour minimum personal care visits, with a focus on quality over quantity. You'll be home-based with paid travel time between visits and will receive a 45p-per-mile allowance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality personal care and social support to clients
- Assist with household tasks, meal preparation, and medication management
- Provide companionship and support clients in community activities
About You:
We are looking for warm, compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to make a difference. Prior experience in care is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. You'll need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as well as a willingness to register with the SSSC within three months of starting. A positive, patient attitude and reliability are key traits of this role.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours, with minimum 30-minute visits
- 45p per mile travel allowance and paid travel time
- Uniform, PPE, and on-call management support provided
- Opportunities for career development
- 28 days' holiday (pro rata) and pension contributions
About the Organisation:
You will be working for social enterprise linked with a local Hospice, with all profits reinvested to support the hospice's essential services. Committed to providing top-quality, compassionate care to the community, mirroring the excellence in care that the Hospice is known for. Join the team and make a real impact by helping clients live independently with dignity and respect.
Other Roles You May Have Experience of Could Include: Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, Home Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Health Care Assistant etc. #INDSCP