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Visiting Angels Stirlingshire rcLEmLSWH
Job description
Paid travel time, mileage and waiting time (up to 60 minutes) — your journeys between visits are paid.
Car support, free car valet every 6 months plus a financial contribution towards your car service — ideal if you drive.
Paid PVG check (Scotland's safeguarding clearance) — no upfront cost to you.
Minimum one-hour visits mean less rushing and more meaningful time with each client.
Comprehensive training and a tailored career progression programme — great for returning carers or long-term growth.
Supportive local team in Stirlingshire, competitive pay from £15/hr and a guaranteed 25-hour contract with flexible cover options.
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.
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.
Paid travel time, mileage and waiting time (up to 60 minutes) — your journeys between visits are paid.
Car support, free car valet every 6 months plus a financial contribution towards your car service — ideal if you drive.
Paid PVG check (Scotland's safeguarding clearance) — no upfront cost to you.
Minimum one-hour visits mean less rushing and more meaningful time with each client.
Comprehensive training and a tailored career progression programme — great for returning carers or long-term growth.
Supportive local team in Stirlingshire, competitive pay from £15/hr and a guaranteed 25-hour contract with flexible cover options.
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.
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.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Paid travel time, mileage and waiting time (up to 60 minutes) — your journeys between visits are paid.; Car support: free car valet every 6 months plus a financial contribution towards your car service — ideal if you drive.; Paid PVG check (Scotland's safeguarding clearance) — no upfront cost to you.; Minimum one-hour visits mean less rushing and more meaningful time with each client.; Comprehensive training and a tailored career progression programme — great for returning carers or long-term growth.; Supportive local team in Stirlingshire, competitive pay from £15/hr and a guaranteed 25-hour contract with flexible cover options.
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Tell me about your experience as a care assistant and the types of clients you have supported.
How do you manage your time when you have several visits in a day to ensure each client receives the full allocated hour?
Give an example of a time you dealt with a challenging situation with a client (for example, confusion, aggression or refusal of care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
How would you support a client with dementia who becomes distressed during a visit?
Do you have a valid driving licence, access to your own car and the appropriate insurance, and are you legally authorised to live and work in the UK?
1. 1. Tell me about your experience as a care assistant and the types of clients you have supported.
2. 2. How do you manage your time when you have several visits in a day to ensure each client receives the full allocated hour?
3. 3. Give an example of a time you dealt with a challenging situation with a client (for example, confusion, aggression or refusal of care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
4. 4. How would you support a client with dementia who becomes distressed during a visit?
5. 5. Do you have a valid driving licence, access to your own car and the appropriate insurance, and are you legally authorised to live and work in the UK?
Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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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