Total 85 Customer Service job vacancies in Aberdeenshire, AB30 1JR

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

We’re looking for live in care assistants to join our wonderful team in Scotland. At The Good Care Group Scotland we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care in Scotland.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- We offer a choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- We won the End of Life and Palliative Care Practice award by Scottish Care in 2023
- Free PVG for Scotland and free DBS if working in the north of England
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- ‘Excellent’ rated Care Inspectorate team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year

What does a live-in carer do?
As a live-in care assistant in Scotland, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and PVG check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

We are an award-winning home care provider that offers affordable home care solutions for adults and the elderly who prefer to stay at home where their quality of life is enhanced without the stress of hardships and interruptions in daily routines. We provide home care services varying from just a few hours of visiting care to 24/7 live-in care.

We are looking for Care Assistants to fill our vacant positions. Our Care Assistant role is challenging but rewarding for the right person. Our Service Users are aged 18 to 65 and above. They have a range of care needs from simple companionship to assistance with personal care and medication.

Working for You & I Care, you will share our core values of CARING, COMPASSION AND IMPROVEMENT. We understand that each Care Assistant offers more than the service alone and that relationships between a Care Assistant and Service User should be preserved over time.

JOB OVERVIEW

o To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Care Assistant.
o To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual,
o To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge.


SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

o Caring
o Compassion
o Strive for improvement
o Empathy
o Positive attitude
o Great communication skills


Responsibilities & Duties

o Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
o Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community, relationships with family, friends, and other people important in their life.
o Ensure care plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed.
o Be responsible for informing the Senior Care Assistant of any changes in the needs of Service Users.
o Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
o Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the organisation.
o Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users.
o Be a role model for other Care Assistants and be an ambassador for the service.
o Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.
o Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
o Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
o Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
o Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
o Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
o Be open to learning opportunities.


ESSENTIAL

o Your brilliant positive energy and the natural ability to get along with people, be truly compassionate and considerate.
o Driving licence and car.


DESIRABLE

o A certificate in care




BENEFITS

o £24752per annum
o Contracted hours
o Bonus
o Quick start date
o Flexible working hours
o Consistent daily calls
o Paid mileage and travel time
o Pension contribution
o Paid training time
o Free DBS
o Support personal and professional growth.
o Fully funded care certificate
o Fully funded QCF in Health and Social Care
o Paid induction time and shadowing


Above all, knowing that you make a difference every day.

You & I Care is an award winning home care provider that supports adults and the elderly in their own homes.

We are an organisation with an outstanding reputation. Our Promise Is To Always Care ,not only for the Service Users but also ourselves.

At You & I Care ,we value compassion above all because it drives every aspect of our work. We are passionate about care and satisfying Service Users in a happy working environment.

By joining You & I Care , you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference.

Just look at our website to see what people have been saying about us recently.

As a care provider we have a duty to safeguarding Service Users. Our recruitment process is precise, measured and consistent and is in line with CQC regulations.

Please be aware that all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous employment checks.

Support Worker – Full Time (Complex Services)

£12.00 per hour

Driver required with a full UK licence

Shifts will be 7.30am to 10.30pm, 8am to 5pm and 8am to 9pm (5 days out of 7). We also work a weekend on and weekend off pattern.

The role

Real Life Options is a registered charity currently going through a period of growth, and we are continuing to search for permanent contracted Support Workers who really want to make an impact on the lives of the people we support.

We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support. For this role you would be required to support one young man in supported living. As a Support Worker you will help promote and maintain independence and assist with daily living tasks which may include: domestic tasks, assisting with mail, bills, and maintaining tenancy. You will also be prompting and providing personal care. There is medication support which is a very important part of this role and the successful applicant would be expected to undertake annual competencies/training as required.

The young man is non-verbal and uses pictures to aid in his communication with staff, experience of this would be highly desirable, however full training will be provided.

There can be challenging behaviour involved, any candidate that applied should have previous experience with challenging behaviour and how to manage this, such as de-escalation training and/or experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans. There will be extensive challenging behaviour training in place for successful candidates. The service is staffed at a 3:1 ratio so there are always 3 staff on at any one time.

The young gentleman has a very active social life and attends many activities in the local community such as swimming, bowling and attending clubs. The ability to swim is desirable in order to support him in the pool. You will also be required to support to respond to, and attend medical appointments. A Driver is required as you will be driving the young man’s car for activities

An Enhanced Adult PVG is required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives
Mileage paid at a flat rate of £0.35p per mile for the first 10,000 miles per year


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring – Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

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Support Worker - Inverurie

Full time and Part time hours available- £12.00 per hour

Drivers Preferred- Please note that due to the location of service drivers are preferred for this role due to there being limited public transport and routes none being available during shift times.

Ideal for anyone living local to Inverurie or neighbouring towns such as; Westhill, Huntley & Insch.

There are many different shifts available however the most common are: 7.30am-3pm, 3pm-10pm and 12pm-9pm. Our service also requires sleepover shifts- these are paid hourly.

The Role:

Start your career with Real Life Options knowing that you’re making a difference by promoting independence and creating more opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism.

We have a strong emphasis on centred care so it is important you promote the individual's goals, choices and independence. At our Inverurie service we support individuals with day to day living tasks including: medication, meal preparation, personal care and domestic assistance. A crucial part of the role will be supporting with social activities such as attending parties, bingo and dances.

It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of supporting with adults with challenging behaviour, although this is not essential, as full training will be provided. You must have good communication skills, be able to use your own initiative and be aware of care standards and SSSC requirements. The successful applicant should also have an upbeat and warm personality to match the energy of our service.

As the service needs can be very variable due to supporting many individuals with differing needs, any successful applicant would need to have a level of flexibility around working hours.

An enhanced PVG is required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile flat rate up to 10,000 mile per year


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our hard working, friendly team at this popular school. This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2025.

You will be required to provide personalised support for individual SEND children or support groups of children in class, as directed by the class teacher. Experience of working with children is preferred. Experience of working with ASD or ADHD children would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be flexible and a good communicator, who enjoys working as part of an enthusiastic team, as well as being able to use their own initiative.

What the school offers its staff

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who's on the look out for a fresh new challenge? You could be just who we’re looking for!

Our amazing #TeamAberdeenshire are on the lookout for a new Service Lead to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. This role will involve overseeing our housing support services in Stonehaven and Portlethen.

The Role

You'll become part of a supportive and dedicated management team providing coaching and mentoring to our teams.

Reporting to our Branch Leader, you will lead your services, ensuring the delivery of high quality support and be committed to the continuous improvement of them. You will also work in partnership with our current Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to ensure consistency and sharing of good practice.

Please see the role profile attached to our advert for more specific information about the role and responsibilities.

About you

It would be great if you already have your SCQF level 9 and PDA in management, however this isn't a deal-breaker for the right candidate. We are committed to the development of our colleagues and will invest in you by funding your qualifications through our Training Academy to meet SSSC requirements! We'll even fund your SSSC registration fees too.

What we need you to bring: -

Previous experience of managing people
Experience of running an effective support service in the Health & Social Care sector
A passion for delivering excellent person-centred care and support
A caring and professional attitude
Great communication skills; both written and verbal
A positive attitude to problem solving
The ability to work on your own initiative
The ability to work collaboratively as a helpful, positive member of a team
Confidence in the use of computers
Excellent language and numeracy skills
Planning, organising and time management skills
The ability to respond flexibly to emerging and changing circumstances

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland. We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support.

Our Strategic Aims

To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, Autism and complex care needs
To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future development

Shift patterns

Shift patterns will usually be worked Monday-Friday, however there may be occasions where we will need you to flexible to work evenings and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties will also form part of your role on a rotational basis.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!


Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.


Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Aidan Severino on 07773001537

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.

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Financial Accountant, QA Higher Education, Leeds City Centre
Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Fulltime, Permanent Opportunity

Are you a fully qualified experienced Financial Accountant, perhaps currently in practice now looking for a move into industry OR perhaps you are a Financial Accountant in industry looking for a new opportunity within a vibrant, rewarding and growing business, where you can develop further?

What's your focus: (please click through to read the full job description)
As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the QA Higher Education's Financial Reporting and financial controls including group and subsidiary statutory accounts, and JV statutory accounts, VAT return submission, corporation tax submission, internal controls and other regulatory reporting.
You will manage our financial controls and regulatory reporting, here's some of the responsibilities for our role, please click through to the JD to read in more detail.
Oversee the timely production of annual group, subsidiary and JV statutory accounts.
Manage interim and year end audit process for group and the JVs.
Ensure VAT and corporation tax submissions are accurate, paid and filed on time.
Ensure any other regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
Assist with the preparation and review of balance sheet recs and other tasks as required.
Assisting with the preparation and review of working capital reporting including variance analysis.
Review and maintain accounting policies and procedures documents to ensure current and in line with relevant accounting standards.
Research and advise on any new accounting standards and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance including drafting policies, procedures and implementing controls for these.
Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and functioning effectively. Review any issues arising and draft and implement mitigating controls and procedures for all areas of accounting and reporting.
Assist with any changes to group structure such as incorporation of new entities to ensure these are structured correctly and bank accounts and systems are in place in a timely manner for their operation.
Reports to other parties as required.

Bring your experience:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
Previous experience in a role with accounting, compliance and auditing responsibilities.
Evidence of having monitored financial and operating processes and controls and provided recommendations for improvement.
Experience of managing the year end audit process.
Previous VAT and corporation tax experience.
Sound knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, procedures and controls.
Experience with creating financial statements.
Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax and experience of having prepared returns for these.

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What we can give you:
Naturally we have company benefits and various perks for you.
We will give you the opportunity to work with the market-leading learning organisation.
A competitive salary of course, to reward the hard work you will bring.
A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA Higher Education is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Apply now - here's how! Simply hit the apply button.
Equal Opportunities At QA Higher Education, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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Service Care Solutions are working with a reputable law firm in Scotland. Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a dynamic team of professionals? Our client, a leading firm representing clients in the energy, property, and renewable sectors, is seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Solicitor to join their collaborative department in Aberdeen or Inverness office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial property, though we also welcome applications from those with a residential conveyancing background looking for a career change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Landlord and tenant leasing and management documentation and managing transactions related to hotels, restaurants, retail, and leisure sectors.
• Site acquisition and assembly for house builders
• Handling renewable energy projects such as battery storage, wind turbines, solar, and hydro-electric developments

Individual:

• NQ- 4 years PQE+ Scottish Qualified Solicitor.
• Dynamic individual with experience in commercial property law, although applicants with a background in residential conveyancing considered.
• Effectively manage varied workloads while maintaining a high standard of service
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Have strong communication, time management, and organisational skills

Benefits:

Flexible working (hybrid)
Progression opportunities
Working for a Supportive law firm

Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and growth. If you are ready to elevate your legal career in the commercial property sector, apply now beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Relief Support Worker

£12.00 per hour

Various shifts available including days, evenings and nights.

Real Life Options is a registered charity currently going through a period of growth, and we are continuing to search Support Workers who really want to make an impact on the lives of the people we support.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to come on board and work with our dedicated team to support individuals live an independent and fulfilling life.

As a Support Worker you will assist people with daily living tasks which may include: domestic services, social support, community participation, personal care, support with medication and meal preparation. We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties and individual tenancies.

You must have the ability to keep and follow detailed support plans in order to better enable the people we support. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of working with adults with challenging behaviour, although this is not essential, as full training will be provided.

This is a relief position however there would be the possibility contracted hours becoming available in the near future.

An enhanced PVG will be required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Salary - £12 per hour - Macduff

Full time, part time and relief positions available

We are looking for caring, trustworthy and positive individuals whose personality and values match the environment of our service. Every day is different, as we promote our service users to make their own choices and live as independently as possible. The role is extremely rewarding and you can really make a difference.

About the role:

Our service is better described as a happy and wholesome community with most service users having been neighbours for a considerable time. Most of the services are based at one complex in Macduff which adds to the community feel and the connections that are built. We have a very settled and happy staff team, many who have been with us for between 20 and 30 years and have a vast amount of knowledge and experience of working with the people we support.

Our service users enjoy each other’s company when they have the opportunity to meet at the events which are organised at the hub. Although most live in single tenancies there are groups of people we support who have shared interests, they enjoy meeting and doing activities with their friendship group.

Shifts and working hours:

Shifts are arranged on a rota system and are generally;


8:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am-4:00pm
9:00am-3:00pm
3:00pm-10:00pm


(please note this is not an exhaustive list, we do require candidates with flexible availability; there may also potentially be sleepover shifts once experience is gained in service).

An enhanced adult PVG will be required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile flat rate up to 10,000 per year


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker- Macduff

Full time, part time and relief positions available

We are looking for caring, trustworthy and positive individuals whose personality and values match the environment of our service. Every day is different, as we promote our service users to make their own choices and live as independently as possible. The role is extremely rewarding and you can really make a difference.

Our service is better described as a happy and wholesome community with most service users having been neighbours for a considerable time. Most of the services are based at one complex in Macduff which adds to the community feel and the connections that are built. We have a very settled and happy staff team, many who have been with us for between 20 and 30 years and have a vast amount of knowledge and experience of working with the people we support.

Our service users enjoy each other’s company when they have the opportunity to meet at the events which are organised at the hub. Although most live in single tenancies there are groups of PWS who have shared interests, they enjoy meeting and doing activities with their friendship group.

At Real Life Options support is uniquely tailored to each individual to live the life they choose. Service users are supported with their everyday household tasks, personal care, banking, shopping and using community resources such as cafes and pubs. Social engagement and leisure activities are also important to our service users who particular enjoy the Cinema, theatre, live music gigs, swimming, dances, bus trips, horse riding, sports events and more!

Shifts are arranged on a rota system and are generally: 8:00am-5:00pm, 9:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm-10:00pm (please note this is not an exhaustive list, we do require candidates with flexible availability; there may also potentially be sleepover shifts once experience is gained in service).

An enhanced adult PVG is required for this role.



Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile flat rate up to 10,000 per year


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

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Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.



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We are an award-winning home care provider that offers affordable home care solutions for adults and the elderly who prefer to stay at home where their quality of life is enhanced without the stress of hardships and interruptions in daily routines. We provide home care services varying from just a few hours of visiting care to 24/7 live-in care.

We are looking for Care Assistants to fill our vacant positions. Our Care Assistant role is challenging but rewarding for the right person. Our Service Users are aged 18 to 65 and above. They have a range of care needs from simple companionship to assistance with personal care and medication.

Working for You & I Care, you will share our core values of CARING, COMPASSION AND IMPROVEMENT. We understand that each Care Assistant offers more than the service alone and that relationships between a Care Assistant and Service User should be preserved over time.

JOB OVERVIEW

o To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Care Assistant.
o To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual,
o To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge.


SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

o Caring
o Compassion
o Strive for improvement
o Empathy
o Positive attitude
o Great communication skills


Responsibilities & Duties

o Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
o Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community, relationships with family, friends, and other people important in their life.
o Ensure care plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed.
o Be responsible for informing the Senior Care Assistant of any changes in the needs of Service Users.
o Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
o Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the organisation.
o Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users.
o Be a role model for other Care Assistants and be an ambassador for the service.
o Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.
o Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
o Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
o Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
o Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
o Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
o Be open to learning opportunities.


ESSENTIAL

o Your brilliant positive energy and the natural ability to get along with people, be truly compassionate and considerate.
o Driving licence and car.


DESIRABLE

o A certificate in care




BENEFITS

o £24752per annum
o Contracted hours
o Bonus
o Quick start date
o Flexible working hours
o Consistent daily calls
o Paid mileage and travel time
o Pension contribution
o Paid training time
o Free DBS
o Support personal and professional growth.
o Fully funded care certificate
o Fully funded QCF in Health and Social Care
o Paid induction time and shadowing


Above all, knowing that you make a difference every day.

You & I Care is an award winning home care provider that supports adults and the elderly in their own homes.

We are an organisation with an outstanding reputation. Our Promise Is To Always Care ,not only for the Service Users but also ourselves.

At You & I Care ,we value compassion above all because it drives every aspect of our work. We are passionate about care and satisfying Service Users in a happy working environment.

By joining You & I Care , you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference.

Just look at our website to see what people have been saying about us recently.

As a care provider we have a duty to safeguarding Service Users. Our recruitment process is precise, measured and consistent and is in line with CQC regulations.

Please be aware that all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous employment checks.

Do you share our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider, as a Domestic.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role


Cleaning all areas of the Care Home
Following the infection control regulations and policies
Respecting the privacy of individuals and residents
Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for our residents


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time.
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


Career Development

Whether you are an experienced Domestic or are looking to start a new career, Care UK can provide you with a thorough training and induction programme to further develop your skills, with lots of opportunities for progression.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

*Salary will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

If you’re passionate about providing the very best care, we think there’s nowhere better to work than The Good Care Group. Working as a professional live-in carer you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support. You’ll have the time to care, tailoring your support to your clients’ needs and wishes, enabling them to live in the place they love most - their own home. This isn’t just work. It’s life changing work.

We believe in maintaining a healthy balance between live-in care and your personal life. That’s why we have introduced a wider range of rota patterns to give our carers more control over the way they work. Our standard package is based on working an average of 8 - 10 hours per day, with options to work 4 - 10 weeks at a time.

You might have professional experience as a support worker, or as a care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting. Or you might already be an experienced live-in carer looking for a new way to maximise your earning potential. Whatever your level of professional experience, we would love to hear from you. Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa or those with a skilled worker visa.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- A choice of work patterns from 4 - 10 weeks, so you can choose the option that works best for you (working on average 8 - 10 hours per day)
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home (if UK based) to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Free DBS for England and free PVG if working in Scotland
- Pay based on your care experience, pension & bank holiday enhancements
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Face to face induction training in London or Oxford (with hotel accommodation included)
- A local Care Manager who knows you and your client
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
- 24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- CQC ‘outstanding’ team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year

What does a live-in carer do?
Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen work pattern. You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, following a person centred care plan where you’ll tailor your support to meet your clients’ needs. Duties are likely to include assisting with daily activities, personal care, or support in managing conditions such as dementia, but also include cooking, cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of the household. You could be working on average 8 - 10 hours per day based on your clients’ needs (please note your daily rate will vary depending on the agreed number of daily hours you are working).

We have a number of different rota patterns to choose from ranging from 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off to 10 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Depending on the rota pattern you chose and following a client’s individual care plan, you will generally provide a daily average of between 8 - 10 hours care provision to your client.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. (E.g a British passport, settled or pre-settled status as part of the EU settlement scheme, or a current visa that allows you to work in the UK with no restrictions). We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Work in partnership with Educational Settings & Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age. Be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team & will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment & management of a defined caseload. Use their initiative & take responsibility for themselves & the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Provide a high quality, community (school) based service to the children & families within a MDT working within the Wellbeing and Emotional Support Teams. This is a developing service and there maybe opportunities to work in different teams as the service transforms. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.