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Care AssistantinGlasgowinGlasgowPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025

BLUE LIGHT CARDFAMILYPENSIONSSSC

Holmes Care GroupFollow Holmes Care Group

Excellent pay rates with bank holiday enhancements, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
SSSC registration fees are paid for, making it easier to achieve and maintain necessary qualifications.
A comprehensive company pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
Referral scheme offering up to £500 for bringing in new team members, allowing you to benefit from your network.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you grow in your role and enhance your skills.
A supportive workplace culture with recognition schemes like annual Staff Appreciation Week and National Care Awards, valuing your contributions.
Employee assistance programs and access to exclusive discounts, promoting not only professional but also personal well-being.
Join our compassionate community at Holmes Care Group in Glasgow as a valued Care Assistant! If you’re a warm-hearted individual who takes pride in uplifting others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and their families, and we know that each staff member makes a difference. With flexible weekly hours of 33, this role not only promises a rewarding career but also a chance to thrive in an environment that champions our core values of Trust: Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together.

As part of our exceptional benefits package, you’ll enjoy competitive pay rates, enhancements for bank holidays, and full support for your SSSC registration fees. Our company pension scheme and the Disclosure and Barring Service application (for permanent roles) are also covered. Plus, you can earn up to £500 by referring friends to join our team! We believe in continual growth, offering access to tailored training and recognising your hard work through initiatives like our annual Staff Appreciation Week. If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us via email at recruitment@holmes-care.co.uk. Let’s create a brighter future together!
Excellent pay rates with bank holiday enhancements, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
SSSC registration fees are paid for, making it easier to achieve and maintain necessary qualifications.
A comprehensive company pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
Referral scheme offering up to £500 for bringing in new team members, allowing you to benefit from your network.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you grow in your role and enhance your skills.
A supportive workplace culture with recognition schemes like annual Staff Appreciation Week and National Care Awards, valuing your contributions.
Employee assistance programs and access to exclusive discounts, promoting not only professional but also personal well-being.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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