Care Assistant in Lanark inLanark PUBLISHED TUE 27 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section
Home Instead South Lanarkshire rdXViOng
Job description
Competitive pay at £13.25 per hour ensures your dedication is well-compensated.
Enjoy minimum 1-hour visits to build genuine relationships with clients.
Flexible hours between 16-25 per week fit well with family commitments.
Paid training with career development, including City & Guilds Dementia training.
Employee referral bonus and mileage reimbursement boost your earnings.
Join a supportive team that values and respects your ideas and suggestions.
Home Instead South Lanarkshire operate in the Lanark providing bespoke home care services to members of the local community. Home Instead South Lanarkshire covers Forth, Lanark, Kirkfieldbank, Carluke, Braidwood, Blackwood, Carnwath, Biggar, Symington and surrounding areas.
We have a Care Inspectorate rating of Very Good (5) and pride ourselves on delivering high quality home care through well trained and motivated staff. We only do visits of a minimum of 1 hour and try to send the same care professional to the same clients at every visit so as the is continuity and real relationships formed.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We do require that all our staff have
access to their own vehicle and a full UK driving license.
Care Assistant Benefits:
• Excellent pay rates - £13.25 per hour
• Hours Available: This will be guaranteed hours contract ranging between 16 - 25 hours per week dependant on availability.
• Ideal candidate will have availability to work between 8am - 10pm and every second weekend.
• Minimum 1 hour call – so you have the time needed with client.
• Employee Referral bonus - £250 refer a friend bonus.
• Mileage - 30p per mile. Paid Weekly or Monthly.
• Paid Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities including City & Guilds Dementia training, SVQ
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive discounts scheme
• Supportive team environment where you can help share our service with suggestions and ideas.
• Holiday Pay.
• Workplace Pension
• Ongoing refresher training
Carer responsibilities:
Being a Heath care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
We have a Care Inspectorate rating of Very Good (5) and pride ourselves on delivering high quality home care through well trained and motivated staff. We only do visits of a minimum of 1 hour and try to send the same care professional to the same clients at every visit so as the is continuity and real relationships formed.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We do require that all our staff have
access to their own vehicle and a full UK driving license.
Care Assistant Benefits:
• Excellent pay rates - £13.25 per hour
• Hours Available: This will be guaranteed hours contract ranging between 16 - 25 hours per week dependant on availability.
• Ideal candidate will have availability to work between 8am - 10pm and every second weekend.
• Minimum 1 hour call – so you have the time needed with client.
• Employee Referral bonus - £250 refer a friend bonus.
• Mileage - 30p per mile. Paid Weekly or Monthly.
• Paid Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities including City & Guilds Dementia training, SVQ
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive discounts scheme
• Supportive team environment where you can help share our service with suggestions and ideas.
• Holiday Pay.
• Workplace Pension
• Ongoing refresher training
Carer responsibilities:
Being a Heath care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
Competitive pay at £13.25 per hour ensures your dedication is well-compensated.
Enjoy minimum 1-hour visits to build genuine relationships with clients.
Flexible hours between 16-25 per week fit well with family commitments.
Paid training with career development, including City & Guilds Dementia training.
Employee referral bonus and mileage reimbursement boost your earnings.
Join a supportive team that values and respects your ideas and suggestions.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
Competitive pay at £13.25 per hour ensures your dedication is well-compensated.; Enjoy minimum 1-hour visits to build genuine relationships with clients.; Flexible hours between 16-25 per week fit well with family commitments.; Paid training with career development, including City & Guilds Dementia training.; Employee referral bonus and mileage reimbursement boost your earnings.; Join a supportive team that values and respects your ideas and suggestions.
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What inspired you to pursue a career in care, and how do you feel your personality aligns with the values of Home Instead?
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to handle a difficult situation with a client, and how did you resolve it?
Since the role requires working shifts on an ad-hoc basis, how do you manage your schedule to accommodate these varying hours?
Describe your experience working with elderly clients or individuals with specific needs. What did you find most rewarding about this experience?
How do you establish trust and build rapport with new clients? Can you share a specific strategy that has worked well for you in the past?
1. 1. **What inspired you to pursue a career in care, and how do you feel your personality aligns with the values of Home Instead?**
2. 2. **Can you provide an example of a time when you had to handle a difficult situation with a client, and how did you resolve it?**
3. 3. **Since the role requires working shifts on an ad-hoc basis, how do you manage your schedule to accommodate these varying hours?**
4. 4. **Describe your experience working with elderly clients or individuals with specific needs. What did you find most rewarding about this experience?**
5. 5. **How do you establish trust and build rapport with new clients? Can you share a specific strategy that has worked well for you in the past?**
Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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