Bank Carer

Routes To Work South; Cambuslang; Remote; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Routes To Work South in Cambuslang is seeking a Care Assistant/Support Worker to help meet the personal and social needs of residents with dignity and independence.

Hours are bank (flexible) and you will work with a friendly team to provide daily living support, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and activities inside and outside the care home. PVG clearance and references are required; training provided.

Qualifikationen

• Naturally caring and compassionate approach to resident welfare.
• Friendly and pleasant manner when interacting with residents and staff.
• Ability to follow care procedures and infection control policies.

Aufgaben

• Support residents with daily living activities such as washing, toileting, dressing and mobility.
• Assist with meals to maximise intake and ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical or mental condition and report promptly.
• Be aware of dietary needs and special problems relating to eating.
• Escort residents to appointments and social outings within the home or nearby.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and assist with activities inside and outside the home.
• Respond promptly to nurse calls and uphold infection control practices.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory training; undertake other duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Naturally caring

Compassionate

Pleasant & Friendly

Ausbildung

PVG & 2 references

Jobbeschreibung

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO429
• Location: Cambuslang
• Hours: Bank (flexible)
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
• Why should you apply for this role:Competitive salary & benefits

Job Overview

Cambuslang based care home require Care Assistant/Support Worker who will actively participate with other members of staff in meeting the personal and social needs of their residents in such a way to respect the dignity of the individual and promote their independence.

Hours are bank, as and when required.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• To ensure the highest possible level of care is maintained by supporting/assisting residents when required with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs, physically and emotionally and provide attention when needed whilst ensuring residents maintain their comfort, dignity and right of choice.
• Report to person in charge any changes observed in the physical or mental condition of the residents.
• Be aware of special dietary needs and of special problems relating to eating that the resident may have.
• Aid during mealtimes ensuring that residents maximise their intake and have a pleasant dining experience.
• Maintain caring documents.
• Assist with resident activities, both inside and outside the care home.
• Escort residents to and from the care home for hospital visits and social outings.
• Bring any problems that may arise with caring for the residents of personal problems such as off duty to person in charge as soon as possible.
• Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the delivery of are for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
• Answer nurse call system promptly giving assistance as required.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by residents/relatives (wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc).
• Be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures using appropriate hand hygiene technique and have adequate protective clothing.
• Ensure correct use of sharps bins and arrange collection and supply if necessary.
• Greet visitors in a friendly manner and be able to answer the phone politely and correctly, bringing any messages to the attention of the person in charge.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory training.
• Undertake any other duties within the scope of this job description, at your normal place of work or at any of the company’s homes.
• This job description also applies to night workers although it is expected there will be a reduction in service users’ needs at night, therefore night workers will be required to be flexible in the role and assist with administrative and domestic tasks as required.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Naturally caring.
• Compassionate
• Pleasant & Friendly manner.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• PVG & 2 satisfactory references.