Support Worker 

North Ayrshire

£13.45 per hour 

Mileage: Paid at 30p per mile 

Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank/Relief

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Join 1st Homecare – Delivering Quality Care Across North Ayrshire

1st Homecare is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.

We’re looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.

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Shift Options 

We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:

• Full-Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 3:30pm – 10:00pm (with a break between)

• Part-Time: Morning (7:00am – 2:00pm) or Evening (3:30pm – 10:00pm)

• Bank/Relief: Flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)

 Areas We Cover 

You must live in or be able to travel within the following areas: 

• Irvine

• Kilwinning

• Ardrossan

• Saltcoats

• Beith

• Kilbirnie

• Dalry

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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.

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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 

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.

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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 

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits: 

•  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 

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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 so please do let us know. 

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