Care Assistant

Renaissance Care group; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care organization is seeking an experienced Care Assistant for Wyndwell Care Home in Peterhead. This role involves supporting resident interactions, ensuring person-centred care, and promoting wellbeing choices. Successful candidates will uphold the values of People, Friendly, Passionate, and Inclusion. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in a rewarding career in social care. Benefits include a referral bonus scheme and continuous training offerings.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Free learning and development

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Effective communicator and works well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage meaningful interactions with residents.
• Participate in person-centred activities and promote lifestyle choices.
• Assist with personal care and enhance mealtime experiences.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Resident engagement

Education

SVQ2 (beneficial)

Job description

Overview

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 an experienced Care Assistant to join our team in Wyndwell Care Home for 34.5 hours working a rotation of days and nights.

Our Care Assistants 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Free learning and development
• 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