Care Assistant inStirling inStirling PUBLISHED 10 NOV 2024
£12.00 per hour + 20p mileage GOOD SALARY
SCRT ltd rbB93ub
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Location:
Stirlingshire Covering
– Stirling, Alloa, Alva, Bannockburn, Braehead, Bridge of Allan, Cambusbarron, Causewayhead, Cornton, Cowie, Dunblane, Fillin, Menstrie, Raploch, Riverside, Sauchie, St Ninians, Tillicoultry, Torbex, Tullibody, Whins of Milton.
Pay Rate:
£12.00 per hour + 20p mileage
Shifts Available:
Range of shifts available
Access to vehicle required:
Preferred, due to the geographical location and nature of the role but is not essential.
What we offer?
SCRTis part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a care assistant and you’ll be part of a friendly, local team that will support and look after you and you’ll also have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What you’ll get?
- Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
- Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
- Death in Service Payment
- Pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Refer a friend scheme
- Benefits and wellbeing platform
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Support to develop your career with access to further qualifications and courses.
- PVG check
Job Description
What you’ll do?
Our care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. You’ll also assist with personal care and help clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support with their medication. You’ll be supported by a close-knit care team and accessible managers. While our mobile care app will reduce paperwork and help you to deliver high-quality care. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.
Qualifications
What you’ll need?
You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Keywords:
Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers
Company Description
Location:
Stirlingshire Covering
– Stirling, Alloa, Alva, Bannockburn, Braehead, Bridge of Allan, Cambusbarron, Causewayhead, Cornton, Cowie, Dunblane, Fillin, Menstrie, Raploch, Riverside, Sauchie, St Ninians, Tillicoultry, Torbex, Tullibody, Whins of Milton.
Pay Rate:
£12.00 per hour + 20p mileage
Shifts Available:
Range of shifts available
Access to vehicle required:
Preferred, due to the geographical location and nature of the role but is not essential.
What we offer?
SCRTis part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a care assistant and you’ll be part of a friendly, local team that will support and look after you and you’ll also have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What you’ll get?
Job Description
What you’ll do?
Our care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. You’ll also assist with personal care and help clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support with their medication. You’ll be supported by a close-knit care team and accessible managers. While our mobile care app will reduce paperwork and help you to deliver high-quality care. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.
Qualifications
What you’ll need?
You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Keywords:
Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers
Location:
Stirlingshire Covering
– Stirling, Alloa, Alva, Bannockburn, Braehead, Bridge of Allan, Cambusbarron, Causewayhead, Cornton, Cowie, Dunblane, Fillin, Menstrie, Raploch, Riverside, Sauchie, St Ninians, Tillicoultry, Torbex, Tullibody, Whins of Milton.
Pay Rate:
£12.00 per hour + 20p mileage
Shifts Available:
Range of shifts available
Access to vehicle required:
Preferred, due to the geographical location and nature of the role but is not essential.
What we offer?
SCRTis part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a care assistant and you’ll be part of a friendly, local team that will support and look after you and you’ll also have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.
What you’ll get?
- Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
- Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
- Death in Service Payment
- Pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Refer a friend scheme
- Benefits and wellbeing platform
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Support to develop your career with access to further qualifications and courses.
- PVG check
Job Description
What you’ll do?
Our care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. You’ll also assist with personal care and help clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support with their medication. You’ll be supported by a close-knit care team and accessible managers. While our mobile care app will reduce paperwork and help you to deliver high-quality care. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.
Qualifications
What you’ll need?
You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Keywords:
Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers
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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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