Support Worker

Posted 15 days 14 hours ago by 1st Homecare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Stirlingshire, Falkirk, United Kingdom, FK1 1
Job Description
Female Support Worker

Falkirk and surrounding areas

£12.71 per hour

Mileage: Paid at 30p per mile

Full-Time Part-Time Bank/Relief

Join Montana Home Care - Delivering Quality Care Across Falkirk

Montana Home Care is a leading provider of personalised, high quality care at home throughout Scotland. We support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity, and wellbeing in the comfort of their own homes.

We are currently seeking Female Support Workers who live in the Falkirk area and have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves travelling between service users' homes.

Due to the nature of the role, we require a female candidate under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Areas We Cover
  • Falkirk
  • Braes
  • Denny
  • Grangemouth
  • Bo'ness
Shift Options

We offer a variety of working patterns to suit your availability and lifestyle:

Pattern 1: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off
  • Full Time: 7 30 & 15 30 or 7 00 & 14 00
  • Part Time: Morning or Evening shifts only
Pattern 2: 2 Week Rolling Rota
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Includes alternate weekends off
  • Full Time or Part Time options available

Bank/Relief Work: Flexible shifts available. Submit your availability monthly for ad hoc hours

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to people in their own homes. You'll support individuals with a variety of daily living tasks, including:

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

Every day is different, and you'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a real impact in your community.

What we're looking for

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - no prior care experience is required. We're looking for individuals who are:

  • Friendly, caring, and compassionate
  • Organised, responsible, and reliable
  • Excellent communicators in spoken and written English
  • Committed to delivering high standards of care
  • Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

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

Why Join Us?
  • Uniform provided free of charge
  • 30p per mile mileage allowance
  • 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 - develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
  • Work in a collaborative, values led environment
  • 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

Don't miss out - be part of something bigger - join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters.

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.