Care Assistant

Renaissance Care group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Aberdeen is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join their team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, promoting their independence and wellbeing. Successful candidates will engage in meaningful activities and support personal hygiene and nutrition needs. The position offers competitive pay and extensive training programs, making it ideal for both new and experienced individuals in social care.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG Check

Free uniform & PPE

Continuous training and development

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to engage with residents and teams.
• Prior experience in social care is beneficial but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure person-centred care for residents and deliver individual care plans.
• Support residents' independence and ensure their voice is heard.
• Assist with personal care and promote positive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Education

SVQ2 in Social Care

Job description

We are seeking talented and caring individuals looking to begin or continue their career in Social Care with us, making a difference to the lives of our residents at Renaissance Care.

We are seeking experienced Care Assistants to join our team in Torry for contracts of 33 hours a week.

Our Careants are at the forefront of resident engagement, they support and encourage meaningful interactions to ensure residents live with purpose and connection. Our Care Assistants will participate in person-centred activities, outings and events and promote lifestyle and wellbeing choices for all residents.

The Care Assistant role is to ensure the highest quality, person-centred care for all residents – supporting the delivery of each individual care plan. The role promotes the independence and choice of residents, making sure that their voice is heard through all elements of care and support. The role offers variety and versatility as no two days are the same. Key elements of care include assisting with personal care, promote a positive mealtime experience to enhance nutrition and hydration, support meaningful activities and create 1:1 meaningful moments.

Requirements

An essential aspect of the role is upholding the values of People, Friendly, Passionate and Inclusion. You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Having your SVQ2 and previous experience in the care sector is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG Check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for progression
• Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace
• Membership to Concert for Carers
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Renaissance Care is an organisation where people belong and are united in their passion to thrive and flourish. We are wholehearted in providing the best care for our people; enthusiastic in the development of our staff, passionate about the care for our residents and nurturing of our relationships with our partners.