Part Time Care Assistant, Evenings - Edinburgh (Female Applicants only)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Make a difference in someone's life today
1st Focus Homecare is a well respected family run Edinburgh based care at home provider, most recently graded at 5 across the board by the Care Inspectorate. We support our staff and have a great company reputation.
'Good communication, understanding and helpful, flexible. Best care company I have worked for' (Staff survey March 2022)
Part-time hours on a 2 week rota basis within hours of 4pm-10pm with every second weekend off:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants, Support Workers & Companionship visits with positions available in various locations in Edinburgh. Experience is not necessary as we provide full training and ongoing support. We are also keen to hear from experienced Social Care and Healthcare Support Workers.
Benefits:
- Enhanced overtime rate, earning up to £15.25 per hour
- Support and fully funded SVQ2 & SVQ3: Health & Social Care with Training for Care and Edinburgh College
- Guaranteed hour contracts available
- Mileage - 40p per mile
- Free uniform & PPE
- £500 Bonus - Refer a Friend
- Ongoing support, supervision & career development options
Responsibilities of the role:
To provide care in accordance with individual needs and care plans
- Recording and reporting all relevant information relating to an individual
- Listen and observe how individuals prefer their care and support to be delivered and report any observations
- Respond to service and delivery instructions from your supervisor or manager
- Keep all information about service users and their families secure and confidential
Requirements:
- Caring, kind and compassionate
- Experience not necessary – we recruit on the basis of your character and care values, and train you in the skills required.
We have recently increased our wages within the industry to a higher value to ensure our staff enjoy lengthy rewarding career . Up to £11.25 per hour depending on experience (and overtime rate up to £15.25) + Holidays and Pension.
Female Applicants Only. This is due to service user requirements at present. Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Work Exceptions and Occupational Requirements applies.
To keep our carers safe we will provide all PPE. Masks, Gloves, Aprons, Hand Sanitiser.
Make a difference in someone's life and apply now by sending your CV. Please ensure you include a full work history and explain any gaps.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Application question(s):
- Are you based in, and have the right to work in, the UK as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship at this time?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part Time Care Assistant, Evenings - Edinburgh (Female Applicants only) roles across 1st Focus Homecare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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