Care Assistant

Leuchie; Aberlady; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts - Costco Card

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Fully funded training

Job summary

Leuchie is seeking a Care Assistant to be part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team helping guests enjoy their holiday. You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support guests to maintain independence and experience Leuchie’s offerings.

Role scales with flexible hours to fit around commitments, with a focus on compassionate communication and teamwork. Full training and PVG checks apply.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required; attitude, compassion and willingness to learn are valued.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.
• Able to drive, ideally, due to our rural location.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care and day-to-day activities.
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all times.
• Getting to know our guests and supporting them in the way that works best for them.
• Joining in with social activities, outings and experiences.
• Helping create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable environment throughout their stay.

Job description

As a Care Assistant at Leuchie, you’ll be part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team helping our guests make the most of their time with us.You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care while supporting guests to enjoy their holiday, maintain their independence and experience everything Leuchie has to offer.

Your role will include:

• Providing support with personal care and day-to-day activities
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all times
• Getting to know our guests and supporting them in the way that works best for them
• Joining in with social activities, outings and experiences
• Helping create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable environment throughout their stay

This isn’t your typical care role. At Leuchie, you’re not just supporting someone with their care needs — you’re helping them have a break, try something new, spend time with loved ones and create memories.

Flexible Opportunities

With a range of hours available, the role can work well around university, family life or other commitments.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.78 – £14.05 per hour, depending on experience
• Every other weekend off, with a Friday 1pm finish
• 35 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Fully funded training and SVQs
• Free home cooked meals and refreshments while on shift
• Pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts - Costco Card

EligibilityFree parking

About You

• Caring, compassionate and reliable
• Friendly, positive and approachable
• Proactive and willing to get involved
• Good communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of care needs
• Legally entitled to work in the UK
• Able to drive, ideally, due to our rural location

No previous care experience is required. What matters most to us is your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn. We’ll provide the training and support you need to become confident in the role.

All roles are subject to a satisfactory PVG check and receipt of two references.