Care Practitioner ( Driver Preferred) Full Time Position

Are you a ‘people’ person that thrives on making a difference to another person's life? Would you like a role whereby you go home knowing that your contribution fundamentally changed an outcome for someone and their family?

We are looking for care staff with extraordinary skills and an outcome focused approach.

TfY, is not your average care provider. We're a tight\-knit team of people, dedicated to empowering individuals and unleashing their full potential! We specialise in care at home and supported living services and we are keen to find the best people who can help us to continue our mission of making a difference to the people of Edinburgh.

As a Care Practitioner, you'll be an integral part of our extraordinary team. The part you will play involves:

Support: Providing tailored care and support to our amazing people who experience care, helping them conquer their daily challenges and helping us find more and more ways to improve their outcomes, quality of life and independence.

Empathy: Showing real understanding and relating to people from all walks of life in order to create genuine connections with people experiencing care and families.

Quick Thinking: Reacting to unexpected twists and turns, ensuring the safety and well\-being of the people experiencing care.

Team player: Partnering with a diverse team who look after people who experience care and the wider TfY team, spreading laughter and maintaining a positive, fun\-loving work environment.

Documentation and communication: Clear communication, both written and verbal, to allow us all to identify opportunities to better support people and to keep them safe.

What our clients say:

‘I want to express my gratitude to the staff. They went above and beyond and I am very appreciative of the care and attention that they show me’. ‘J’, Edinburgh, Jan 2025\.

‘The support that has been received has been highly recognized and appreciated by all members of the family. The staff are great, and we are really pleased with the quality of care that has been delivered’. ‘FR’, Edinburgh, Feb 2025\.

‘I have now completed a review of the support package and the family were very happy with the level of support and have spoken very highly of your staff’. Social worker, Edinburgh, Feb 2025\.

‘I wanted to give you some really positive feedback on ‘A’ and care he is providing for my Dad. ‘A’ really takes time with my Dad and keeps us updated on any issues. We are really grateful to ‘A’ for this help and my Dad seems to really respond well. Please can you pass on our thanks officially to ‘A’. ‘S’, Edinburgh, April 2024\.

Qualities that are important to the people we support:

" Does this sound like you? Do you have these qualities?

Genuinely enjoy working with and helping people. Good listening skills to understand your clients individual needs. Patient and friendly. "

A. CLARK (Current TFY Customer)

Requirements

· A passion for making a difference in people's lives.

· Ability to recognise challenges and adapt quickly and imaginatively.

· Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.

· Ability to multitask and priorities in the face of competing demands.

· Previous experience as a caregiver, in a previous role or for a family or friend (preferred but not essential, full training is provided).

· Regular shifts will be provided but some flexibility is required.

Benefits:

· An hourly rate of £13\.45per hour.

· Milage Rate 0\.45ppm.

· Full training is provided, along with ongoing development via our inhouse training academy.

· Support to achieve SVQ qualifications

· Paid travel expenses

· Company pension

· A vibrant, inclusive work environment based on friendship and camaraderie.

Edinburgh, in person driving based role .

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13\.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Store discount

• Do you have any experience in the care industry?


• Do you own your own vehicle.


• Sponsorship is not being considered at this time do you still wish to apply.

• Driving Licence UK Based (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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