Care Assistant

PSR Solutions; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 21,204,000 - 42,394,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great staff benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Lockerbie, near Dumfries, is recruiting a Care Assistant on a permanent basis. The role covers day or night shifts, 22–44 hours per week, and involves caring for service users and supporting the Home Manager and senior staff.

You will receive £13.45 per hour with potential earnings up to £30,773.60 per year; a supportive environment and easy transport links with free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring and empathetic nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to high standards of care.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the care of service users.
• Support the Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Carers with the general running of the service.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Reliability

Right to work in UK

Education

Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Lockerbie

£13.45 per hour | Up to £30,773.60 per annum | 22 - 44 Hours | Day or Night Shifts | Great Staff Benefits | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A care home on the outskirts of Dumfries in Lockerbie is currently requires an experienced Care Assistant to work on a permanent basis.

Details of this Care Assistant vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:

• Permanent contract working 22-44 hours per week
• 12-hour day or night shifts available:
• Day shifts: 8am-8pm
• Night shifts: 8pm-8am
• Competitive hourly pay rate of £13.45 per hour, with the potential to earn up to £30,773.60 per year
• A fantastic working environment
• Excellent transport links - situated on a good bus route, with a dedicated bus service picking up from Lockerbie and Annan
• Free on-site parking available for all staff

As a Care Assistant you will oversee and maintain the care of the service users, and support the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Carers with the general running of the service.

What we are looking for in a Care Assistant:

• Have a caring and empathetic nature.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high standards of care.
• Hold a [Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent] in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential).
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

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