Weekend & Bank Home Carers – St Andrews
| Company: | Blue Star St Andrews Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive rate of pay - whole shift paid, not just contact time. |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | St Andrews |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Blue Star St Andrews is looking for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team on a Weekend or Bank Staff basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by supporting service users in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and wellbeing.
Why Join Blue Star St Andrews?
Competitive rate of pay
Paid per shift rather than contact time
All service users located within the St Andrews area
Full training provided
Pension scheme
Uniform and PPE supplied
Flexible weekend and bank staff opportunities
Ongoing support and development opportunities
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering the highest quality of care to service users in their own homes, enabling them to live as independently as possible while supporting the business objectives and mission statement of Blue Star St Andrews.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a professional home care service, working primarily on a one-to-one basis with service users in their own homes and supporting them to maintain the highest possible level of independence.
Work in line with the Health and Social Care Standards – My Support, My Life and follow all Blue Star St Andrews policies and procedures.
Assist with all aspects of personal and domestic care, including bathing, dressing and daily living activities.
Liaise with Social Work and District Nursing teams when instructed by your Manager.
Keep your Manager informed of any changes in a service user's care needs.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of health and social care policies, procedures and standards.
Attend training and development events as required.
Work towards and maintain the qualifications required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Home Carer.
Essential requirements
What We're Looking For A caring, compassionate and professional approach Good communication and interpersonal skills Reliability and flexibility Commitment to providing outstanding person-centred care Willingness to undertake training and achieve required qualifications Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential as full training will be provided If you are passionate about helping others and would like to join a supportive local care provider, we would love to hear from you.