Home Care Support Workers (HCSWs) jobs
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years working in a Domiciliary Care or other relevant support setting
- Must be registered with the SSSC (Scotland) or NISCC (Northern Ireland) to work in Care at Home / Community settings
- Evidenced commencement/completion of the relevant SVQ qualification for SSSC is desirable (Scotland only)
- Must be able to provide a reference from a manager or supervisor on the SSSC (Scotland) or NISCC (NI) register
- Must have your own car and provide evidence of Business Car Insurance
- BLS and Manual Handling – must have completed a full practical course previously
- A willingness to work to our company expectations
We’re looking for home care support workers
Requirements
What our HCSW jobs entail
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Flexible shift patterns
- Free annual flu voucher
- Access to voluntary training
- 24/7 nurse led telephone support
- A homepage summary – to keep track of your upcoming shifts
- Alerts – we can send you notifications when a suitable shift comes through that matches your availability
- Location flexibility – even if you are away from home, you can change your location to pick up nursing shifts wherever you are
- Automatically add shifts to your calendar
What our workers say about us
Frequently asked questions
You’ll need a minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months, working in an intensive care setting (general, cardiac, neuro or burns).
We have shifts located in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Just use the Quick Nurse app to browse based on your location and you will instantly find the closest shifts available.
Working as an agency Home Care Support Worker (HCSW) has many benefits that a regular, permanent job might not offer. One of the best parts is the flexibility. You can choose your own shifts and decide when and where you want to work, making it easier to fit your job around your life.
At the Guild, booking shifts is very simple with our Quick Nurse app. Just log in, look through the available shifts, and pick the ones that suit your schedule. You can find shifts all over Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland with both NHS/HSE and private healthcare settings.
Being an agency HCSW also helps you gain experience quickly. You get to work in different places and with various teams, allowing you to learn more and faster than in a permanent role.
Moreover, agency HCSWs often earn more than those in permanent positions. The Guild offers exceptional pay rates to reflect the skills and dedication needed for excellent home care support.
If you want to become an agency home care support worker with the Guild, register today to start your journey.
Home care support workers in the community
Have you ever considered working in the community? We’re always looking for home care support workers to support clients living with complex health needs, at home. Interested? Let us know when you apply. If you already work for us, call your local office to discuss community opportunities.
