Details:
- Salary: £13 - 18 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Angus
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Are you a compassionate and reliable professional looking to make a real difference in your community? Newlands Care Angus Ltd is currently recruiting for Home Care Workers to deliver person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence and dignity.
Due to increased demand, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing care team. This role is initially temporary, with strong potential to become permanent (Temp-to-Perm) for the right candidate.
Locations Covered: Arbroath, Montrose, Brechin, Letham, Forfar, Edzell, and surrounding areas in Angus. Candidates must be able to travel between service users' homes.
Pay Rates:
Agency (Temporary) Rates: £18 umbrella per hour on Weekdays | £19 umbrella per hour on Weekends.
Permanent Pay (Upon Transfer): Starting from £13.65 per hour. Note: Higher permanent pay rates are available specifically for female drivers who hold an SVQ and have previous homecare experience in Scotland!.
The Schedule:
Hours: 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns.
Shift Times: Early Shifts run 06:00 - 15:15 (some starts from 07:30), and Late Shifts run 15:15 - 22:45.
Runs are typically 6-8 hours and include morning, lunch, tea, and bedtime visits. Double shifts may also be available.
Key Duties:
Providing personal care (washing, dressing, grooming) and medication support.
Supporting mobility, safe transfers, meals, and hydration.
Conducting single visits for 1:1 support, double-up visits for complex needs (e.g., hoisting), and sitting services for companionship/respite.
Light household duties and providing emotional support.
Requirements:
A Full UK driving licence is strictly essential (access to your own vehicle is preferred).
Previous care experience is highly desirable, especially in care-at-home settings.
Ability to work flexible shifts.
Please note: Female carers are currently preferred due to specific service user needs.
Next Steps: We are looking for candidates who can ideally start within 2 weeks.
If you are ready to join a supportive team and provide crucial care, please submit your CV today!
How to Apply
If you are looking for a role that moves away from shift-based clinical care and into community-based advocacy and support, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now! One of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. Alternatively, if you would like some more information give Aqeela Fatima a call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or send an email at -
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