Care Assistant in Stirling inStirling PUBLISHED THU 7 AUG 2025 Jump to job information section

From £15.00 per hour NO SPONSORSHIP GUARANTEED RESPONSE
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Visiting Angels Stirlingshire rcLEmLSWH

Job description

Enjoy paid travel, waiting time, and get car servicer perks every 6 months.

Each visit lasts a minimum of one hour, allowing quality time with clients.

Benefit from a comprehensive training and development programme.

Receive a tailored career progression plan just for you.

Paid PVG check and contribution towards your car service.

Earn a competitive rate starting from £15.00 per hour.

Would you like a rewarding job that provides a sense of satisfaction?

Are you an existing carer overwhelmed with too many visits and not enough time? If you love to work with people and have a genuinely caring personality, you can become an Angel companion too.
We are currently looking for superb experienced caregivers to work with one of our wonderful clients within Stirlingshire area.
Benefit from:
-Paid travel time and mileage and waiting time up to 60 minutes
-Comprehensive training and development programme
-Tailored career progression plan.
-Minimum one-hour allocation per visit
-Paid PVG check
-Car valet every 6 months
-Money contribution towards your car service

Requirements:
-Full time position (25 hour contract)
-Need to be available early morning, evenings and every other weekend (3 on one week, 4 on next week)
-Valid authorisation to live and work in the UK.
-Driver’s license and access to your own car.
-Positive, can-do attitude!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Annette O'Flynn, Visiting Angels East Dorset & New Forest

I have worked for Visiting Angels for 3 months now and I can honestly say that any concerns are dealt with straight away.I have been valued and included in many aspects of my role. The rates of pay are top notch and I am able to say when I cant work and have never felt that it was an issue. I would recommend visiting angels for workers and for people needing assistance.

Enjoy paid travel, waiting time, and get car servicer perks every 6 months.

Each visit lasts a minimum of one hour, allowing quality time with clients.

Benefit from a comprehensive training and development programme.

Receive a tailored career progression plan just for you.

Paid PVG check and contribution towards your car service.

Earn a competitive rate starting from £15.00 per hour.

Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.

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Enjoy paid travel, waiting time, and get car servicer perks every 6 months.; Each visit lasts a minimum of one hour, allowing quality time with clients.; Benefit from a comprehensive training and development programme.; Receive a tailored career progression plan just for you.; Paid PVG check and contribution towards your car service.; Earn a competitive rate starting from £15.00 per hour.

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Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:

Why do you want to work as a carer with Visiting Angels in Stirlingshire, and what attracted you to this particular role?

Tell me about your previous experience as a carer — what duties did you perform and which client groups have you supported?

This role requires availability early mornings, evenings and every other weekend (three shifts one week, four the next). Are you able to meet that rota, and how would you manage your work–life balance?

The job requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own car. Do you hold a valid driving licence and regular access to a vehicle, and how do you plan travel between visits?

How would you respond if a client refused personal care or medication during a visit?

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1. 1. Why do you want to work as a carer with Visiting Angels in Stirlingshire, and what attracted you to this particular role?

2. 2. Tell me about your previous experience as a carer — what duties did you perform and which client groups have you supported?

3. 3. This role requires availability early mornings, evenings and every other weekend (three shifts one week, four the next). Are you able to meet that rota, and how would you manage your work–life balance?

4. 4. The job requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own car. Do you hold a valid driving licence and regular access to a vehicle, and how do you plan travel between visits?

5. 5. How would you respond if a client refused personal care or medication during a visit?

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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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