Care Assistant

Peoplebank; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic Care Workers to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting clients in their daily needs and fostering a caring, supportive atmosphere. Ideal candidates should have a compassionate approach and be able to work at peak times, including weekends. No prior experience is necessary, and the company offers training and benefits including on-site parking and pension options.

Benefits

Free Training

Pension plan options

Free onsite parking

'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work during peak times and weekends is required.
• Understanding of emotional, cultural, and social needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients.
• Assist clients physically and help them where required.
• Create and maintain good professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Compassion

Team support

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 Suites Edinburgh. 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 include:

• Full Time Shift patterns: Dayshift 8am to 9pm, Nighthshift 9pm - 8am, working alternate weekends
• We have excellent full-time posts available
• Rewards: Refer a Friend’ scheme with rewards, staff benefits app including access to support line, and GP appointments
• 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)’.