Social care recruitment event to be held in Edinburgh this weekend

A leading Scottish care provider is organising an event in Edinburgh to boost recruitment into the care sector amid the economic and unemployment turmoil presented by Covid-19.

Taking place between October 2 and October 3 at LOVE Gorgie Farm, the organisation, LOVE Care, seeks to attract a wide range of candidates, from those new to the sector to senior and experienced care workers, as well as social care students.

Attendees will learn about the available positions and the selection process. Once hired, they will receive ongoing mentoring, training and development opportunities to provide them with an exciting and rewarding career path, with positions across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

In addition to Real Living Wage pay and fully funded qualifications, salaries are reviewed yearly, reaching up to £12 per hour after two years of employment. Those with previous experience can apply for more senior positions and higher salaries.

Lynn Bell, CEO of LOVE Care said: “This recruitment event comes against one of the greatest public health challenges in recent history combined with the economic uncertainty presented by the pandemic.

“We are looking for people with different levels of experience that are passionate and truly committed to improving other people’s lives. In return, we offer rewarding job opportunities, with one of the most competitive salary schemes in Scotland and support career progression through ongoing training and development to ensure career progression to managerial roles.”

To comply with Covid-19 health measures and guarantee the safety of staff and visitors, interested attendees should sign up and select a timeslot prior to attending the event at www.lovecare.scot