Care Assistant

Advinia Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of specialized care services in Dumfries is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant. The role involves delivering person-centred support to residents, encouraging their independence, and maintaining respectful relationships. Ideal candidates will possess fantastic people skills and a genuine passion for improving lives. In return, the company offers a flexible working environment, competitive pay, and professional training opportunities. Join a dedicated team aiming to enhance the wellbeing of residents in a caring atmosphere.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay

Paid Family Leave

5.6 weeks annual leave per annum

Free uniform

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Supportive and great at communicating, able to build strong relationships.
• An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for care.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly in fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Respect residents' dignity and privacy.
• Provide person-centred support to encourage independence.
• Maintain up-to-date records on each resident.

Skills

Fantastic people skills

Caring by nature

Great team player

Adaptable

Job description

About Us

Advinia has been providing high quality, person‑centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Our Values

• Care: Do you strive to provide the highest standard of person‑centred care?
• Compassion: Are you kind and empathetic?
• Courage: Are you driven to progress?
• Communication: Do you consider yourself a good all round communicator?
• Commitment: Are you passionate about excellent care?
• Competence: Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?

Day Shift

08:00 - 08:00

Your Responsibilities

• Respecting the Residents’ dignity and privacy
• Providing the highest standard of person‑centred support to the Residents to be as independent as possible and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as they can.
• Working with Residents’ and families to deliver person‑centred care.
• Supporting with all aspects of personal care; feeding, toileting, bathing.
• Maintaining thorough and up to date records on each Residents’.

A few things we are looking for

• Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise.
• Caring by nature: An enthusiastic person‑centred approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
• Great team player: Do you work well in a team of likeminded people?
• Adaptable: The role of a care assistant is very fast paced, can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?
• No experience? No problem: We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care.

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Paid FamilyLeave
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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We are aware of fraudulent job offers and Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) letters being circulated by individuals pretending to be Advinia Health Care.

Please Remember

Advinia NEVER asks for money from candidates during the recruitment process.

We NEVER use generic email addresses (like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com).

We do not conduct job offers via WhatsApp.

If you have been asked for payment for a visa or job offer, it is a scam. Do not pay, and please report it to Action Fraud immediately.

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