Job description
Oran Care - Scottish Care Provider of the Year 2023
Job Title: Home Care Worker (Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy)
Hourly Rate £13.45 (Weekdays) £16.80 (Weekends)
Dedicated to raising the standards of care In Fife
Join our award winning team of care professionals. Oran Care offer rewarding career opportunities for carer workers across Fife. We have excellent career progression pathways and are providers of professional training qualifications including SVQ Level 2,3 and 4.
In this role you will support people to live independently in their own homes.
Do you want to make a real difference to people in their time of need? Then we can offer you the perfect Care and Support role within our Care Team where you will genuinely make a difference, every day!
Why Should I Choose Oran Care?
- Great Shift Patterns: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with every second weekend off. We have morning shifts, backshift and night shift.
- Security & Continuity: We prioritise your job security with guaranteed hours and absolutely no zero-hour contracts.
- Excellent Rates of Pay: Earn competitive wages, with higher rates for weekend shifts.
- Travel Expenses: We reimburse your mileage or public transport costs.
- Incentives & Recognition: Benefit from long-service recognition, free membership to Pirkx (our employee benefit scheme offering mental, physical, and financial well-being benefits), and occasional office lunch days.
- Career Progression: We offer a clear career ladder and encourage our staff to aim for leadership roles.
- Training & Qualifications: Access opportunities for professional development, including working towards SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Moving & Handling certification, and comprehensive training, both online and in our fully-equipped training room.
- Full-Time Local Support: Our friendly and knowledgeable team is available to provide support at any time during your shift.
- £50 Employee Referral Bonus: Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £50 bonus.
About Us
Oran Care is committed to improving care standards. We value compassion, professionalism, and dignity. We’re looking for people who are punctual, reliable and approachable with positive attitudes and good team working skills.
Essential Requirements:
- A genuine desire to work with and care for people
- Previous experience working in care
- Willingness to learn and embrace the challenges of supporting vulnerable individuals, including those with dementia or other illnesses
- PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) certification for working with vulnerable adults and children (we can assist with applications for those without PVG)
- A valid driving license and access to a car are required for this role.
Hours:
All Care Workers follow a condensed repeating schedule:
- Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Full-time Care Workers are on the rota for a full day, while part-time Care Workers are on the rota for half a day. Every second weekend off.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide essential support to service users in their own homes.
- Promote independence in daily tasks while adhering to individual care plans.
- Assist service users with personal care in line with their specific needs.
- Maintain a clean and safe home environment, free from health and safety hazards.
- Maintain detailed record-keeping.
Work Location: People's Homes in the Local Community
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with Oran Care and share our commitment to delivering exceptional care, we welcome your application!
Why Should I Choose Oran Care?
...'Because We Care More'
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.45-£16.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Supplemental pay types:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (essential)
Work Location: In person
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45-£16.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you legally allowed to work in the uk without a visa sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
