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Standard pay rate of £12.00 per hour, with additional mileage compensation at 35p per mile.
Flexible working hours with a variety of shifts available, allowing for a good work-life balance, including every other weekend off.
No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Guaranteed hours available, ensuring financial stability and security.
Access to a wide range of benefits, including an enhanced holiday pay and pension scheme, as well as a discounts platform (WeCare) and the Blue Light Card Scheme.
Opportunities for career development with an industry-leading pathway, including SVQs and a high rate of internal role fulfillment.
Support for employee well-being, including mental health resources, health plans, and free eye tests.
Become a Heartfelt Care Assistant in Falkirk with Apex Prime Care
Are you a compassionate individual who loves making a difference in people's lives? Join us at Apex Prime Care as a Care Assistant in Falkirk, and embark on a rewarding journey where your kindness and support can truly change lives. Whether you’re a seasoned carer or someone with a nurturing spirit looking to start a new chapter, this role is perfect for you. With flexible hours available, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, you can choose a schedule that works for your lifestyle, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
As part of our dedicated team, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including guaranteed hours, holiday pay, and access to fantastic discounts through our WeCare platform. With competitive pay at £12.00 per hour and additional perks such as free training, uniforms, and a supportive environment focused on your wellbeing, you'll feel valued from day one. Your impact extends beyond essential care tasks; it’s about offering companionship and joy to those in need. If you’re ready to bring smiles and comfort to others, apply today and step into a fulfilling role where your genuine care makes all the difference!
Standard pay rate of £12.00 per hour, with additional mileage compensation at 35p per mile.
Flexible working hours with a variety of shifts available, allowing for a good work-life balance, including every other weekend off.
No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Guaranteed hours available, ensuring financial stability and security.
Access to a wide range of benefits, including an enhanced holiday pay and pension scheme, as well as a discounts platform (WeCare) and the Blue Light Card Scheme.
Opportunities for career development with an industry-leading pathway, including SVQs and a high rate of internal role fulfillment.
Support for employee well-being, including mental health resources, health plans, and free eye tests.
Standard Pay Rate: £12.00
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Falkirk. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.
Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.
This role is paid on a block hourly rate from start to finish of your shift, plus mileage.
We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert and surrounding areas.
For this role you require a driving license and access to a vehicle for work, We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.
Our Benefits Include
Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!
Please note this role is subject to a PVG check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
^In Scotland, all care staff are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland. You must maintain your registration with SSSC and ensure your annual renewal is completed. You must also work towards your SVQ2 which Cera will fund however, there will be an SVQ registration fee which will be payable by the employee.
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Falkirk. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.
Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.
This role is paid on a block hourly rate from start to finish of your shift, plus mileage.
We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert and surrounding areas.
For this role you require a driving license and access to a vehicle for work, We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.
Our Benefits Include
- Guaranteed hours are available
- Enhanced bank holiday rate of £24
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
- Paid mileage between visits @ 35p a mile
- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
- An industry-leading career development pathway, including SVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral
Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!
Please note this role is subject to a PVG check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
^In Scotland, all care staff are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland. You must maintain your registration with SSSC and ensure your annual renewal is completed. You must also work towards your SVQ2 which Cera will fund however, there will be an SVQ registration fee which will be payable by the employee.
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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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