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26 Castlebrae Business Centre, EH16 4BB, Edinburgh

Recruitment

1st Focus Homecare is a well respected family run Edinburgh based care at home provider, most recently (2023) graded at 5 in all areas (very good) by the Care Inspectorate.

Make a difference in someone’s life today.

1st Focus Homecare is a well-respected family-run Edinburgh-based care-at-home provider. Most recently (2023), the Care Inspectorate graded five in all areas (very good). We support our staff and have a great company reputation.

‘Good communication, understanding, helpful, and flexible. Best care company I have worked for (Staff survey March 2022)

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants, Support Workers, and companionship visits, with positions available in various locations in Edinburgh. Experience is optional, as we provide full training and ongoing support. We also want to hear from experienced Social Care and Healthcare Support Workers.

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Benefits:

  • Support with SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care
  • Flexible working pattern
  • Guaranteed hour contracts available. Part-time & Casual contracts are also available
  • Mileage – 40p per mile
  • Free uniform & PPE
  • £500 Bonus – Refer a Friend
  • Ongoing support, supervision & career development options

Responsibilities of the role:

  • To provide care to individual needs and care plans
  • Recording and reporting all relevant information relating to an individual
  • Listen and observe how individuals prefer their care and support to be delivered and report any observations
  • Respond to service and delivery instructions from your supervisor or manager
  • Keep all information about service users and their families secure and confidential

Requirements:

  • Caring, kind and compassionate
  • Experience is not necessary—we recruit based on your character and care values and train you in the required skills.

Up to £12.50 per hour + Holidays and Pension

We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy, rewarding careers.

Full-time hours on a rota basis within hours 07:00-14:00 and 16:00-22:00 with every second weekend off.

We will provide all PPE (Masks, gloves, aprons, and hand sanitiser) to keep you and our clients safe.

Make a difference in someone’s life and apply now by sending your CV. Please ensure you include a full work history and explain any gaps.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.00-£12.50 per hour.

Benefits:​
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free Parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme
Schedule:
  • Holidays
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
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Tel: 0131 510 7878

Email: info@1stfocuscare.co.uk