Experience with children with complex needs is essential
Looking for a role that makes a difference? Join the Homecare Scotland family!
Homecare Scotland is one of the country’s leading care and support providers. We are incredibly proud to be family owned and have been providing the highest quality of care professionals to our clients for over 20 years.
We are currently looking for motivated and quality driven Children’s Complex Care Support Workers between Fraserburgh and Peterhead to join our growing Homecare Scotland family.
Bank staff and part- time staff welcome!
Due to Client’s location, a full UK driving licence is required
Why join Homecare Scotland?
- From £13.50 up to £22.86 per hour
- Enhanced bank holiday rates and for SVQ graduates
- Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile
- Blue Light Card – giving you access to huge discounts with 100s of UK retailers including supermarkets, restaurants and family days out
- Permanent contracted hours or bank employment contracts available – you can chose what would suit you and your family
- A company pension
- 28 days Annual Leave for staff on hourly contracts
- Regular rota and regular clients
- Access to Costco membership
- Free comfy and practical uniforms
- Access to Modern Apprenticeship scheme (Social Work and Healthcare Level 6) through local college
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups fees paid for by the company
- Training & ongoing support provided
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide care to children in palliative care or with complex needs
- Provide support with medication, personal care, suction management and ventilation
- Provide social support and promoting independent life skills for children with neurodiversity
- Providing play therapy and sensory experiences
- Improving the service user's quality of life and providing relief to family
Requirements/Skills:
- Due to Client’s location, a full UK driving licence is essential
- Experience with children with challenging behaviours is essential
- Experience of working with families at times of acute stress and loss
- The caregiver is preferred have experience with children in palliative care
- Warm, friendly, and motivated individual.
- Have a team player attitude while showing empathy and understanding in demanding situations.
- Fantastic communication skills.
- Commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Available Shifts
- Varied shifts, up to 6 hours per day with after school and weekend support needed
At Homecare Scotland we provide on-site training for the skills you’ll need to look after our service user's, giving you the confidence you need to provide the best care possible.
- If you would like to apply, please click the apply button below and one of our recruiters will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps. Thank you.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: Up to £22.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
