Care Practitioner

Reporting to: Assistant Service Manager
Salary/Hourly rate: £12 - £13.50 per hour plus mileage
Contract: Permanent
Location: Highlands - Dingwall
Hours: Full-time and Part-time

Benefits of working for HHC:

£13.50 per hour overtime rate when working over full time hours
Access to Early Pay (a system that allows you to draw down your salary in advance of the monthly pay date)
Paid training delivered at our Adult Social Care Academy
Free SVQ opportunities within our own SQA Centre
6.2 Weeks Holidays (Pro-rata)
As an employee-owned company any annual profits and shares in the company are shared equally regardless of role (subject to qualifying period)
Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
Contributory Pension Scheme (Company pays 4%)
Access to company pool cars to carry out duties
Company sick pay
Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your family run by Health Hero
The ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme that brings you big savings on the brands you love

Please note a full UK Drivers licence is essential for this role.

Please note that we do not provide Sponsorship for this role.

We currently have vacancies for Care Practitioners across all areas offering contracted hours on a Full time basis with the following shift times:

Dingwall: 7.30am - 2pm and 4.30pm-10pm

Job Purpose

As a Care Practitioner you will provide person centred care in line with assessed need on an individual basis with a holistic approach. Supporting individuals to remain in their own homes, local communities and familiar surroundings.

Main Duties

Work in accordance with Support Plans through ongoing reviews to help meet the individuals physical and emotional needs.
Support with personal care needs, mobility, medication and dietary requirements respecting choice and dignity at all times.
Maintaining factual records in accordance with HHC policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential

To be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
To complete HHC Induction and ongoing training programme.
Undertake and attend any job-related training or review meetings as requested.
Adhere to HHC policies and procedures.
Understanding Risk Assessments in relation to your role within HHC.
Respect and adopt HHC's Values in everything you do.