Home Care Assistant
| Company: | Arran Action Care Ltd |
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| Salary: | £15.80 - £16.80 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Isle of Arran, KA27 8NB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
To provide home care support to individuals in the community, enabling them to live as independently as possible in accordance with the principles and outcomes of the Health and Social Care Standards and the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice, as outlined in their care plans and/or instructed by the service.
Must hold a valid UK driving licence; own a car preferred but not mandatory.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist service users who require help getting up in the morning, as well as with washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Promote service users' mental and physical activities by engaging in conversation, taking them out, and participating in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreation as indicated in their care plans.
- Make and change beds, tidy rooms, perform light cleaning, and empty commodes.
- Launder service users' clothing.
- Prepare light meals, serve meals, assist service users who need help with eating, and wash dishes.
- Read and write reports; participate in staff and service user meetings, as well as training activities, as directed.
- Perform other duties as reasonably required.
- Encourage service users to maintain as much independence as possible.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
