Social Care Alba is currently hiring for the position of Female Support Worker/Personal Assistant and invites applications from empathetic and caring individuals. Visa sponsorship is available for this role after the completion of a probationary period, offering an excellent opportunity for those seeking to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
About the Company
Social Care Alba provides high-quality, professional Care at Home services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The dedicated teams at Social Care Alba work closely with clients to help them live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that no request is too big or too small.
Social Care Alba supports a diverse range of individuals, including those aged 16-64, individuals aged 65 and over, people living with dementia or memory loss, those with learning disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Committed to continuous improvement, Social Care Alba is always exploring new ways to enhance the lives of the people they support. Those interested in giving back can contribute their skills, knowledge, experience, and time through various projects, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Position: Support Worker/Personal Assistant
Salary: £12 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland
About the Role
Social Care Alba are looking for a Support Worker / Personal Assistant who will be responsible for the day-to-day care, delivering personalised and outcome-based care, allowing customers to live full an active life.
You will provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way.
Main Duties
Supporting service users, including assisting with:
- Advocacy and being a Key Worker.
- Catheter care, moving and assisting.
- Promotion of equality and people’s rights.
- Social visits, meal preparation and shopping.
- Reporting incidents, accidents, or complaints.
- Medication, washing dressing, continence promotion.
Managing personal workload, including:
- Logging into and out of every visit.
- Attending and contributing to meetings.
- Updating electronic records such as daily notes.
- Keeping updated with care legislation and SCA policies.
- Attending all relevant training and development programs.
Qualifications
Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Candidate specification:
- 2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable
- SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care desirable
- Excellent – Compassionate, trustworthy, and reliability
- Good – Attention to detail.
- Good – Time management, and planning.
- Good – Ability to work independently with initiative.
- Good – Communication across different audiences
- Basic – Knowledge of health and safety.
- Basic – Understanding of health & social care best practice.
- Experience of the following an advantage: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case worker, Care assistant, Social Care
Benefits
- Visa support for those already in the UK and who have completed their probationary period.
- Employers’ contribution into your pension
- Health and Wellbeing Activities
- Travel expenses
- A clear career pathway
- Guaranteed hours
- Opportunities for career development-Support from SVQ to Degree
- Your own Buddy and access to our Mentorship progress
- Paid Induction & Full training after completion of probationary period
- Participation to social occasions and events (Foodie Fridays)
- On-going support with paid specialist training
- Open-door’ policy so you can drop in to talk or have a coffee, Fruits & Snacks
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Learn more about this opportunity and APPLY today.
Application Deadline
Position available until filled