Care Assistant

GMD Community Services – Bothwell, Uddingston Areas

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Starting Salary - £12per hour - £26,200pa (pro rata)

GMD HOMECARE ARE RECRUITING NOW for Care Assistants in Uddingston & Bothwell Areas for full & part time staff - Driver’s License & access to car essential.

Contact office to arrange an interview – 01236 426 892

GMD Homecare is registered with the Care Inspectorate and has become one of the leading providers of Homecare in South Lanarkshire.

If you are interested in joining our team you will participate in an in-depth induction programme that includes training in Manual handling, Administering of medication, Adult protection, and infection control. New staff then go on to shadow experienced staff on shift; this allows staff the time & opportunity to gain the correct experience, knowledge & understanding to deliver the high quality of care that our clients deserve. All our staff are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a community based Social Care Service.

You don’t need previous experience to become a support worker with GMD, as we provide full training.

Job Description

If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career assisting individuals to live in their own home, then look no further.

Duties include

· Personal care, · Dealing with Medication · Moving and Assisting

· Cooking, · Light Housework

GMD Homecare staff want to make a difference and maintain the dignity and respect of the people that we support. It is important to us to deliver a person centred service to our clients and to go above and beyond what is asked of us as a care provider.

If you want to work to help us enable clients to continue to live in their own homes while preserving their dignity, choice and independence then a job with GMD could be the right one for you.

Essential Criteria includes

· Caring individual

· Driver’s License & access to car · Hours: between 16 - 42 per week

· Willing to work shift patterns, Include Evening & Weekend work

Benefits include

·Paid training ·Guaranteed Hours · Paid Mileage contribution · Free PVG Updates · Full Training Provided · 28 Days Holiday (Pro-Rata) · Uniform ·Registration fees paid

· Company Pension Available ) ·Store Discount ) · Annual Bonus ) ·Loyalty bonus

· Opportunity to Achieve SVQ in Health and Social Care free of charge

· Working for a Value Based Company.

.Blue light Discount card

·Above Living wage Employer

Annual Bonus

Loyalty Bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, all permanent positions

Hours: 16-42 per week

Salary: £12 per hour starting salary

Licence/Certification:

· Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

· United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Uddingston & Bothwell