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Care AssistantinKirkcaldyinKirkcaldyPUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025

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Holmes Care GroupFollow Holmes Care Group

Excellent pay rates with additional enhancements for bank holidays.
Free registration fees for SSSC, ensuring your credentials are covered.
A company pension scheme to support your future financial stability.
Paid Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application for permanent positions, adding peace of mind.
Opportunity to earn up to £500 through the Refer a Friend Scheme.
Access to valuable employee benefits like discounts on retail and health club memberships.
Ongoing training and development opportunities provided by Holmes Care Group, allowing for professional growth.
Join the Holmes Care Group team in Kirkcaldy and become a vital part of enriching the lives of our residents and their families. We're seeking compassionate and caring individuals to step into the rewarding role of Care Assistant, where your passion can truly make a difference. With 38.5 hours a week, you’ll find purpose in every interaction while working in an environment that values Trust—being Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together with your colleagues.

Beyond a fulfilling workday, we offer an exceptional benefits package: competitive pay rates, enhanced holiday pay, and full coverage of your SSSC registration fees. You’ll enjoy a company pension scheme, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for development with tailored training options. Plus, our Referral Scheme rewards you for bringing your friends on board! If you’re ready to start a fulfilling career where your determination and sensitivity can shine, apply now or reach out to us at recruitment@holmes-care.co.uk. Together, let’s make every day brighter for those in our care.
Excellent pay rates with additional enhancements for bank holidays.
Free registration fees for SSSC, ensuring your credentials are covered.
A company pension scheme to support your future financial stability.
Paid Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application for permanent positions, adding peace of mind.
Opportunity to earn up to £500 through the Refer a Friend Scheme.
Access to valuable employee benefits like discounts on retail and health club memberships.
Ongoing training and development opportunities provided by Holmes Care Group, allowing for professional growth.

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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