Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of nursing care homes in Scotland is seeking attentive Care Workers for its Glasgow residences. Candidates will be essential members of a dedicated team, offering compassionate care to enhance clients' well-being. The role requires personal assistance and a commitment to dignity and respect in care delivery. Experience is preferred but not essential. You'll have opportunities for training and development with supportive benefits and potential for immediate start.

Benefits

Free initial uniform supplied

Free training opportunities

Pension plan options

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work at peak times and weekends.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK necessary.

Responsibilities

• Look after the emotional and social needs of Clients.
• Assist clients physically as needed.
• Provide care based on dignity and compassion.
• Maintain professional relationships with Clients and their families.
• Support other Care Workers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Northcare (Scotland) Ltd, is a leading provider of nursing care homes in Scotland for over 30 years. Being a family run business the main priority is to maintain a high standard of care and services that improves the quality of life and well-being of our clients.

We are now looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Care Workers for our Northcare Residences Glasgow. At Northcare, you are more than a care worker. You are a valued member of our longstanding team that makes the world of difference to the lives of the individuals we care for.

Benefits

• We have excellent full-time posts
• Rewards: Refer a Friend’ scheme with rewards
• Free initial uniform supplied at no cost: PVG, Name Badge & 2 Sets or Uniform paid for
• Free Training: your initial induction program will be followed by a number of ongoing professional development opportunities
• Pension plan options
• Free onsite parking
• Experience: Experience preferred but not essential
• Immediate start available (subject to PVG check and references)

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK

If you are invited to attend an interview, we will discuss your availability; however, you should be able to work at our peak times throughout the day and at weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The care home is known for its warm, homely, non-institutional atmosphere and uncompromising standards of care. We have an open, friendly team, with a cheerful "can do" team spirit.

• To look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centered approach
• To physically assist clients and help them where required
• To offer care that is based on dignity, compassion, wellbeing and responsiveness to their changing needs
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
• To actively support other Care Workers

Please note this job may also be known as ‘Care Assistant - Night, Night Support Worker, Night Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant (Nightshift)’.