Care Practitioner

Reporting to: Assistant Service Manager
Salary/Hourly rate: GBP12 per hour plus mileage
Contract: Permanent
Location: Highlands - Dingwall, Muir of Ord, Beauly
Hours: Full time

Benefits of working for HHC:

Competitive Salaries
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
SVQ opportunities within our own SQA centre
6.2 Weeks Holidays (Pro-rata)
Share allocation and profit share bonus (subject to qualifying period)
Free Uniforms and PPE (where required)
Contributory Pension Scheme
Mileage payments at 35p per mile
Usage of Care Planner.
Access to an Employee Assistance scheme
The ability to join the Blue Light Card scheme

Please note a full UK Drivers licence is essential 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-9.30pm
Muir of Ord: 8am-2pm and 4pm-9.30pm

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.