Care Assistant

Renaissance Care group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme

Free learning and development

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development to

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care group is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join our team at Jesmond Care Home for a 44-hour week contract. You will be at the forefront of resident engagement, supporting person-centred activities, outings and events while promoting lifestyle and wellbeing for all residents.

You will help with personal care, mealtime experiences, and meaningful interactions, ensuring residents retain independence and have a strong voice in their care.

Qualifications

• Uphold the values of People, Friendly, Passionate and Inclusion.
• Effective communicator and able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
• SVQ2 is beneficial but not essential; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and support residents with daily activities.
• Promote a positive mealtime experience to support nutrition and hydration.
• Support engagement in activities and create meaningful moments for residents.
• Participate in person-centred activities, outings and events.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Empathy

SVQ2 qualification

Care sector experience beneficial

Job description

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 experienced Care Assistants to join our team in Jesmond Care Home for a contract of 44 hours a week.

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.

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.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all employees the following 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