Care Assistant

St Philips Care; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Dunfermline is seeking a Care Assistant for flexible roles with full training provided. As part of the team, you'll assist clients with daily care needs, ensure continuity of care, and contribute to a supportive environment. Passion for elderly care and previous experience in a care setting is desirable. This role offers opportunities for progression and the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Rewards scheme for all staff

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00

Qualifications

• Desirable to have previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their daily care needs.
• Read and act on Care Plans for continuity of care.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Good attitude

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant Bank - Leys Park Care Centre

38.5 hours per week

Bank hours are also available. Bank is a flexible working role where you are able to choose the shifts you can cover. Giving you the flexibility to have a work - home life balance.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been award The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue to apply this ethos through 2025

Our company values and encourages our staff, provide ongoing training and the opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care.

Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference?

Stop looking! You’ve found it!

With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training.

Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job!

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.
• Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant.
• As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:
• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement

Qualifications

• As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have,
• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• E - Learning incentive scheme
• Paid holiday
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.