Home Care Worker (Temporary) (Part Time) - REN15225
| Company: | Renfrewshire Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,413 to £21,495 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Paisley, PA1 1SA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Advert
Home Care Worker – Extra Care Housing (Temporary)
Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership Care at Home Services provide care
and support to vulnerable people living at home, within the community, which includes
four extra care housing developments across the authority. We are looking for an
enthusiastic, committed, flexible and highly motivated individual to join our extra care
team.
Extra care housing service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Hours of
work are 25 hours per week worked during core business times between 06:30-
22:30hrs on a 4 days on/4 days off rota system. The post may require you to work
across the service
Duties include assisting service users with all aspects of personal care including help
with washing, dressing, toileting, medication, etc; help with preparing breakfast and
other meals when necessary and assist service users to maintain and develop their
daily living skills and improve independence.
You will require to undertake all relevant training for the post. It is essential that you
have Experience of working in a care setting and delivering intimate personal care or
in an informal or personal capacity; have an awareness of a range of long term
conditions and have an understanding of the needs of people who require help from
care services; be able to demonstrate within your application form that you are reliable
and flexible with the ability to work as part of a team. You will also be required to
demonstrate that you can communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and
this would include monitoring and reporting changes in the identified needs of service
users including the handling of sensitive information.
It is essential that you have a, positive and professional attitude and an ability to deal
with unexpected events or emergency situations.
It is essential that you hold or have the capacity to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Care
or an equivalent qualification at level 5 (SCQF) or above. You must be registered
with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or achieve registration within 6
months of your start date.
Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 18
Months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.
Currently, there is no requirement for our service to sponsor overseas workers
Previous applicants need not apply
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level
of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further
information
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