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Opportunity to enrich the lives of residents and their families, bringing meaningful impact to their daily lives.
Competitive pay rates along with enhancements for bank holidays, ensuring financial rewards for dedicated work.
Comprehensive benefits package including paid registration fees, pension scheme and disclosure application fees, promoting job security and professional growth.
Referral bonuses as part of the 'Refer a Friend Scheme', which encourages teamwork and recognizes valuable contributions.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, promoting mental well-being and support for staff in their personal lives.
Ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring staff are well-equipped to deliver high-quality care and advance their careers.
Holmes Care Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team in Wishaw, offering 30 weekly hours dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and their families. The role involves providing high-quality, personalized care that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual support for residents, along with engaging in daily activities and fostering good communication with team members and family members.
In addition to a competitive pay rate and benefits such as paid SSSC registration fees and Pension Scheme, the position provides opportunities for ongoing training and development, a referral scheme, and various employee discounts. The ideal candidate should embody the company's core values of being Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together, as they contribute to creating a supportive and caring environment within the home. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply or reach out for more information.
In addition to a competitive pay rate and benefits such as paid SSSC registration fees and Pension Scheme, the position provides opportunities for ongoing training and development, a referral scheme, and various employee discounts. The ideal candidate should embody the company's core values of being Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence, and Together, as they contribute to creating a supportive and caring environment within the home. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply or reach out for more information.
We are Holmes Care Group!
Weekly Hours: 30
Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.
Benefits Package:
As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a pivotal role in delivering great quality, person related care:
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Weekly Hours: 30
Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.
Benefits Package:
- Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
- SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
- Company pension scheme
- Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
- Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
- Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
- Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
- Discounted Health Club memberships
- Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
- Additional on-going training and development opportunities
- Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards
As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a pivotal role in delivering great quality, person related care:
- Providing excellent care and support to residents
- Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
- Providing support and guidance to family members
- Engaging in day-to-day activities and providing companionship to residents
- Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members.
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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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