Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Support Worker

1st Homecare – Homecare Services, North Ayrshire

Salary: £12.60 per hour | Mileage: 30p per mile per mile

Employment type

s:
Full‑Time, Part‑Time, School Hours, Job Shares, Bank/Relief

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and support to vulnerable adults in their own homes, helping them to live independently, safely and comfortably.

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Meal preparation and serving
• Medication prompts and administration
• Catheter care
• Companionship and emotional support

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate
• Organised, responsible, and reliable
• Excellent communication in spoken and written English
• Committed to delivering high standards of care
• Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends

This role is considered regulated work with vulnerable adults under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007; a PVG check will be required for successful applicants.

• Full‑Time: 7:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:30 pm–10:00 pm (with a break between)
• Part‑Time:
  Morning (7:00 am–2:00 pm) or Evening (3:30 pm–10:00 pm)
• Bank/Relief:
  Flexible ad‑hoc shifts based on availability (submitted monthly)

• Uniform provided free of charge
• 30p per mile mileage allowance
• 28 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays; pro‑rated for part‑time staff)
• Accredited training and mentoring opportunities
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, consulting, debt, financial and legal information)
• Rewards gateway with discounts on goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Recognition initiatives

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or individual need that may affect your performance in selection, please let us know. We will make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.