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Care AssistantinGreenockinGreenockPUBLISHED THU 3 APR 2025

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Holmes Care GroupFollow Holmes Care Group

Meaningful Impact, Care Assistants have the opportunity to enrich the lives of residents and their families through compassionate care.
Strong Team Values, Working with a passionate team united by core values of Trust, including Thoughtfulness, Responsibility, Uniqueness, Striving for excellence, and Togetherness.
Competitive Compensation, The role offers excellent pay rates, including enhancements for bank holidays.
Comprehensive Benefits, Enjoy various perks, such as paid SSSC registration fees, pension scheme, and coverage for Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG applications.
Employee Incentives, Participate in the Refer a Friend Scheme and the Blue Light Card Scheme, providing additional financial rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth, Access to ongoing training opportunities, including bespoke online and face-to-face training to enhance career development.
Appreciation and Recognition, Take part in recognition schemes that celebrate staff contributions, such as an annual Staff Appreciation Week and National Care Awards.
Join the Holmes Care Group family in Greenock and help us enrich the lives of our residents and their families! As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our compassionate community, providing the essential care and support our residents deserve. We celebrate individual differences and embrace the values of trust—Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together. If you have a naturally caring spirit, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

With flexible weekly hours of 20, we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Enjoy competitive pay, paid registration fees, a pension scheme, and the opportunity to earn up to £500 through our Refer a Friend scheme. Access exclusive discounts, training opportunities, and well-deserved recognition through our appreciation initiatives. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling new career with the UK's leading care home group, apply now or reach out at recruitment@holmes-care.co.uk. Together, let's make a difference!
Meaningful Impact, Care Assistants have the opportunity to enrich the lives of residents and their families through compassionate care.
Strong Team Values, Working with a passionate team united by core values of Trust, including Thoughtfulness, Responsibility, Uniqueness, Striving for excellence, and Togetherness.
Competitive Compensation, The role offers excellent pay rates, including enhancements for bank holidays.
Comprehensive Benefits, Enjoy various perks, such as paid SSSC registration fees, pension scheme, and coverage for Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG applications.
Employee Incentives, Participate in the Refer a Friend Scheme and the Blue Light Card Scheme, providing additional financial rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth, Access to ongoing training opportunities, including bespoke online and face-to-face training to enhance career development.
Appreciation and Recognition, Take part in recognition schemes that celebrate staff contributions, such as an annual Staff Appreciation Week and National Care Awards.

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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