Care Assistant

studio Birnie; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a modern care home, where your kindness and listening skills will make a real difference in residents' lives. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to provide personal care, companionship, and support to individuals in need. With comprehensive training, career advancement prospects, and a range of employee benefits, including paid holidays and a pension scheme, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you have a big smile, patience, and a sense of humour, apply today and embark on a rewarding journey in care.

Benefits

Paid Comprehensive Training

Fully Paid Care Certificate

Hastee Pay

Pension Scheme Enrollment

28 Holidays Plus Bonus Days

Birthday Holiday

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Life Insurance Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Enhanced DBS check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to residents.
• Assist with mobility and medication oversight.
• Help with housework and meal preparation.

Skills

Listening Skills

Patience

Sense of Humour

Mobility Assistance

Personal Care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Care Assistant - Day and night positions available

Salary: £11.50 per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits

Location: Wendreth Court, March Cambridgeshire.

Full Time opportunities available: 24 Hours per week

Do you have a big smile that can make a person's face light up? Do you have great listening skills to listen to a lifetime's worth of stories? Can you think on your feet? Each day is varied and it helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance. Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant isn't always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

If you have answered yes to these questions, our brand-new care home, Wendreth Court would love to meet you. Press apply today!

Become a Care Assistant with Glenholme and receive the following benefits & perks:

• No experience required.
• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities.
• Fully paid care certificate.
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want.
• Enrolment in our Pension scheme.
• 28 holidays plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days).
• Additional day holiday for your birthday.
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us.
• Life Insurance cover £10,000 (subject to Scheme Terms).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and wellbeing.
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution.
• Free Blue Light Card.

Your role will include:

• Companionship.
• Helping with personal care.
• Helping with mobility around the home.
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support.
• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming.
• Preparing and cooking meals.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Where would you be working:

Situated in the heart of March, Cambridgeshire, Wendreth Court Care Home stands as a sanctuary of comfort and well-being. This modern facility offers 54 ensuite bedrooms spread across two inviting floors. Our comprehensive care services encompass dementia care, residential care, respite care, and end-of-life care, catering to a diverse range of needs.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families, and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity, and diversity.

Job Code: GHWEN1