Care Assistant

Tezlom Healthcare; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Cumbernauld is seeking experienced and compassionate Care Assistants to provide high-quality support to clients in various nursing and care home settings. The role offers flexible shifts from 1-2 shifts to full time, with pay rates starting at £12.60 per hour. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience in a care environment and must be willing to undergo required training. A supportive team and various benefits await new team members.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday

Advanced block booked shifts

Optional workplace pension scheme

Free training updates

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months paid employment in a care environment within the last 5 years.
• Details for two employment references (one must be a care job).
• SSSC registration or commitment to register.
• Certificate for practical moving and handling course in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Promote residents' independence and dignity.
• Update records and provide support.
• Work flexible shifts based on availability.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Personal care

Building relationships

Education

SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (for Senior HCA shifts)

Job description

Tezlom Healthcare Agency are currently recruiting for experienced, compassionate and reliable Care Assistants in Cumbernauld and surrounding areas to provide the highest quality care and support to our clients within a range of various nursing or care home settings.

As a Tezlom Agency Care Assistant, you will be required to assist residents with all aspects of personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals and updating records. You will be caring and attentive with the skills to build strong and trusting relationships and promote the residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care.

This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking for anything from 1-2 shifts per week or up to full time hours. Shifts are generally 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am. Some shift times may vary. Tezlom Agency Care Assistants can earn £12.60-£13.25 per hour, being paid weekly on a Friday.

Previous experience of working with particular care groups such as frail & elderly, dementia and learning disabilities is essential.

Tezlom Offer Care Assistants

• Pay rate of £12.60-£13.35 per hour, increased rate for bank holidays
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Advanced block booked shifts
• Optional workplace pension scheme
• Provided uniform, ID badge and regular timesheets
• Support from our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Mandatory training updated for FREE
• Flexible working, you advise us when you wish to work to suit your needs

Benefits of Being Part of the Tezlom Team

• Discounted DW Sports Gym Memberships (no joining fee) and further discount to use in store
• Ongoing training and development available to all staff
• Realistic refer a friend bonus scheme – first bonus at 250 hours completed, further bonus at 500 hours completed

Tezlom Requires Care Assistants to Have

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Minimum 6 months paid employment working in a care environment within the last 5 years in the UK
• Details for two employment reference requests within the last 5 years (ONE MUST BE A CARE JOB)
• You will need to be SSSC registered or commit to registering when you join our team
• A certificate confirming your participation in a practical moving and handling course in the last 12 months or are willing to book a course through ourselves
• You will need access to a smartphone to submit your weekly timesheet
• Access to your own vehicle is desirable but not a necessity
• To take Senior HCA shifts you will need an SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care with a medication certificate

We will be holding interviews for this post immediately so if you believe you meet the criteria and are suitable for the position please click the ‘Apply’ button below to submit a copy of your CV. If you have any problems applying online please contact us on 01236-439466.

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