Support Worker (must drive)

Are you a compassionate, caring individual that has the desire to help vulnerable members of the community to live their lives as independently as possible?

...If so, we could be the company for you.

We are Diamond Home Assist, an award winning support agency in West Lothian and West Edinburgh. We support many different individuals in the community, including those affected by disabilities, complex needs, previous or current addictions, dementia and much more.

We are currently looking for staff members in the WEST LOTHIAN area, to fulfil the role of 'Community Support Worker'.

Candidates should be willing and able to complete tasks of a personal care nature. Training on this will be provided as part of the role.

Ideally, we would be looking to hire two candidates, who can work full-time hours.

To discuss timings and role availability further, get in touch and we would be happy to do so.

Requirements:

• No experience is required, however, all experience is welcomed
• Support workers must have a full licence and access to a vehicle
• Mandatory PVG check will be completed

Why work for Diamond Home Assist?

• We are an award winning service - 'Homecare of the Year - Scotland' 4 years running
• All training provided for you
• Support to gain SVQ 3 qualification
• Minimum of 1 hour calls to enhance quality of support time
• We pay above the Scottish Living Wage
• Paid mileage between calls at 55p per mile
• Flexible working hours
• Contracted hours available
• Continuous support and assistance from the office staff
• Free to use BUPA assistance scheme
• Regular team meetings and staff days/nights out to maintain connections with colleagues
• Eligibility to join Blue Light Card, offering many savings.
• Holidays over Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and January 2nd.

What is required of you in the job role?

• Assisting clients to enter social settings
• Working with clients to maintain their tenancy
• Providing full-time carers respite from their daily duties
• Prepare healthy meals and batch cook

We care about our staff and believe without our staff members, we are nothing. Therefore, we work closely with all staff members to ensure they are happy within their role.

This is done through:

• Giving staff flexible working hours and conditions
• Ensuring staff have a positive work-life balance
• Regularly updating training so staff have the correct skills for the job
• Regular staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals

PVG Scheme:

All candidates are required to be PVG checked when applying for this role.

If any applicants are barred from working with this protected group, they must make this apparent to the company and will be unsuccessful in obtaining a role within Diamond.

It's a criminal offence to do regulated work with the vulnerable groups you're listed for.

Pay: £13.85-£14.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Have you completed an SVQ in health and social care? Please provide details.
• Do you have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle?
• Staff are required to work one day every second weekend. Is this something you could achieve in the role?
• Please provide details of your weekly availability. For example, Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm

Work Location: On the road