Care Assistant

Job Description

Caledonian Court, Victoria Road, Larbert, Falkirk Care Assistant - Days (8am to 8pm) or Nights (8pm to 8am)Part time hours - 22/27.5 hours per week Full time hours - 33/38.5/44 hours per weekIf youre passionate and caring and looking for a rewarding job that comes with excellent training and great opportunities for personal development, join Care UK as a Care Assistant and make a real difference.Being a Care Assistant at Care UKCare Assistants at Care UK come from all walks of life. Some have worked in factories, supermarkets or schools. Some are returning to work after a break. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already haveinvaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. Theyre adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to lookafter others. Do you share their values Then we could have just the role for you.What youll be doingBeing a Care Assistant doesnt just mean helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity. It means having fun and laughter with them and using your skills to help them deal withday-to-day difficulties like personal care and meal times. It also means working as part of a team to identify their unique goals and implement personalised care plans. And, it means working flexibly to help them explore new interests, engage in physical exerciseand activities and make sure they enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment. Put simply, it means making a difference. A real difference.What youll needExperience of caring for others would be useful, not necessarily in a paid role - you may have looked after an elderly relative or friend. More important though is your kind-hearted nature, your belief in teamwork and your ability to use your initiativeand imagination, follow instructions and prioritise a busy workload. Youll be comfortable talking to, and working with, people from different professions, youre great at keeping records too. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives ofothers more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.The benefitsOpportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

• Flexible pay via Wagestream (withdraw up to 40% of your wage at any time)
• Overtime enhancement (time and a half)
• Earn whilst you learn and take on an apprenticeship (SVQ L2 or 3)
• Quality bespoke training to develop your skills
• Flexible hours, including a choice of day, night or weekend shifts
• Free uniform
• Free PVG (Disclosure Scotland)
• Thousands of online and in-store discountsOne of the UKs leading care home providers, Care UK run over 130 homes and day clubs across the UK that provide residential, nursing, dementia and end-of-life care for older people. A top rated employer in best quality results, our goal is to help everyemployee fulfil their potential by providing first-class training and support.Fulfilling lives, fulfilling Careers.

Keyskills :
Health CarePersonal CareSocial Care