Care Assistant inBonnyrigg inBonnyrigg PUBLISHED
FRI 29 NOV 2024
Tamborine Mountain Real Estate rmIvQPgb
Meaningful Work, As a Care Assistant, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives by providing compassionate care and support.
Variety of Tasks, Each day is different, allowing you to engage in a range of activities, including assisting with daily living, supporting residents with meals, and providing companionship.
Competitive Salary, The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.30 per hour, ensuring that your hard work is fairly rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Employees receive a sector-leading rewards package, including free training, well-being tools, and retail discounts.
Supportive Work Environment, Newly refurbished units and an extremely supportive management team create a welcoming atmosphere for staff and residents alike.
Career Development, The role provides a clear pathway for career growth, with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Recognition Programs, Employees are acknowledged for their hard work through initiatives such as the Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Lasswade, Lothian, EH18 1HT (operating under Tamborine Mountain Real Estate)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £12.30 per hour plus benefits
Role Overview:
As a Care Assistant in a complex care home, you will provide specialized support to residents with various needs, such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington's disease. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, and offering companionship to enhance residents' quality of life. The position promises varied and rewarding tasks in a supportive environment with newly refurbished units.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience in caring for older individuals, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, empathetic demeanor.
Benefits:
In addition to competitive pay, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Free training and development
- Well-being support tools
- Retail discounts
- Referral bonuses
- Recognition programs like Employee of the Month
This role is ideal for those looking to use their skills in a meaningful way within an organization dedicated to high-quality care.
Application Reference: CTNPO5343
Care Assistant - Care Home
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £12,30 per hour + fantastic benefits
Location: Lasswade, Lothian, EH18 1HT
About The Role
As a Care Assistant at a complex care home, youll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to support our client's residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntingtons disease.
Our client's residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and youll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work thats as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. Its an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
About You
To join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, youll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, youll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
If youd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Click to Apply!
Job Reference: CTNPO5343
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £12,30 per hour + fantastic benefits
Location: Lasswade, Lothian, EH18 1HT
About The Role
As a Care Assistant at a complex care home, youll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. Well look to you to support our client's residents with a variety of needs, including advanced or young onset dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro rehab and Huntingtons disease.
Our client's residents need highly specialised care to get the most out of life, and youll be there deliver that by assisting with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work thats as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.
With our newly refurbished units, welcoming atmosphere and extremely supportive management, this is the ideal environment to bring your dedication and compassion to. Its an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you.
About You
To join us as a Care Assistant in complex care, youll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, youll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return, we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
- Free training and development for all roles
- Access to well-being and support tools
- A range of retail discounts and savings
- Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
If youd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Click to Apply!
Job Reference: CTNPO5343
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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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