Care Assistant - Complex Care

Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

About Us

Routes Healthcare is a leading care provider, we are a care company not an agency, we are real people who put individual healthcare needs first. Providing support to people in their own home and out in the community, we take the time to listen to our clients and make sure their needs are met and they are looked after with care and consideration.

Routes Healthcare is looking for dedicated and passionate care workers to deliver high standards of care.

Benefits:

• Career development through our Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals.
• Support with a dedicated on-call team, 24/7.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Flexible shift patterns – let’s get a good work/life balance from the start.
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives.
• We don’t use agency staff, only employed Routes care workers will be on shift.

About the role:

We provide complex care and we have a client in the Darlington region needing support from dedicated complex care assistants.

We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This not only includes the people we support but the lives of their loved ones and family members too.

We support people who need complex care services for people with long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare and end-of-life care. All with the individual’s hobbies, activities, daily routines and so much more in mind.

As care is always needed, a range of shifts will be available from Monday to Sunday, please speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns.

We pay between £12.82 - £14.00 per hour depending on the level of care and location and this includes holiday pay.

What you will need for the job:

• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support.
• A full valid driving licence in the UK and access to a car for work.
• A caring positive attitude and patience.

If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.
Please click the apply button on this page to start your journey.

Care Assistant - Complex Care

Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

About Us

Routes Healthcare is a leading care provider, we are a care company not an agency, we are real people who put individual healthcare needs first. Providing support to people in their own home and out in the community, we take the time to listen to our clients and make sure their needs are met and they are looked after with care and consideration.

Routes Healthcare is looking for dedicated and passionate care workers to deliver high standards of care.

Benefits:

• Career development through our Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals.
• Support with a dedicated on-call team, 24/7.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Flexible shift patterns – let’s get a good work/life balance from the start.
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives.
• We don’t use agency staff, only employed Routes care workers will be on shift.

About the role:

We provide complex care and we have a client in the Darlington region needing support from dedicated complex care assistants.

We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This not only includes the people we support but the lives of their loved ones and family members too.

We support people who need complex care services for people with long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare and end-of-life care. All with the individual’s hobbies, activities, daily routines and so much more in mind.

As care is always needed, a range of shifts will be available from Monday to Sunday, please speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns.

We pay between £12.82 - £14.00 per hour depending on the level of care and location and this includes holiday pay.

What you will need for the job:

• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support.
• A full valid driving licence in the UK and access to a car for work.
• A caring positive attitude and patience.

If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.
Please click the apply button on this page to start your journey.

Job Vacancy

Essential

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent. SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment would be desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 22nd September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Working from Home: No

Location: Danderhall Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 30

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 08:30-15:45 (45 minute unpaid break) & Friday 08:30-12:45 (15 minute unpaid break)

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 30 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,697.48 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Assistant - Complex Care

Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

Location – Darlington.
Pay Rate - £12.82 - £14.00 per hour (including holiday pay)
Work Patterns: Monday – Sunday, 24/7 care required, various shifts available.

Required experience:

At least 6 months experience as a care assistant or in the care sector.
Previous complex care expeirience would be adventageous.
We provide full in-house training & development including NVQ’s and clinical care

You must be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK to apply.

About the role:

Routes Healthcare want people to join our team who are passionate about a career in care. We pride ourselves on the standard of care we deliver and are driven to provide the best healthcare service with your help.
Care assistants support others to live independently in their own homes, which can include supporting hobbies, activities and day trips, personal care, complex care and any other needs required by the person you are caring for. We invest in our employees and provide a full training programme to support you in your role and give you the confidence to provide high quality care, If you’re looking for a career that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives, Routes Healthcare want to hear from you.

Rewards:

- Wellbeing and mental health support.
- Training/Development plans and trained by qualified nurses.
- Flexible shift patterns – let’s get a good work/life balance from the start.
- Pension Plan - you invest your time – we invest in you.
- Staff referral scheme with generous incentives
- Paid shadowing shifts while you settle in.
- 24/7 support with a dedicated on-call team, a specialised nurse case manager will be on hand.

- Competitive rates of pay

If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.

Please click the apply button on this page to start your application.