Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Hamilton is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality personalized care to residents, supporting colleagues, and facilitating leisure activities. The organization values teamwork and offers training for those without experience. If you have a genuine caring attitude and want to make a difference in the lives of older people, apply now!

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Pension plan

Life assurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Must be enthusiastic and energetic.
• Genuine care for older people with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personalized care to residents.
• Support colleagues and work as a team.
• Organize leisure and social activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Good communication

Flexibility

Kindness to older people

Job description

Overview

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Position

Care Assistant

Abercorn House Care Home, 184-192 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 7QH

Full and part time hours available

£12.60 per hour

Requisition: 223250

Salary, Hours and Application

Closing Date:

We are currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. Job reference: 223250. If you are applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Why work for us?

We spend a lot of time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team. 94% of our employees told us in a recent staff survey that they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work. There are loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue them, and daily job satisfaction at Abercorn House—all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can feel the difference a team makes the moment you walk through one of our doors. The team at Abercorn House is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Your Benefits

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we’re dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. We provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Role expectations

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues.
• We provide the highest quality of personalised care to residents in line with their individual care plans.
• Leisure and social activities are a key part of the day.
• Be kind and supportive in every way to residents, their families and our colleagues to help us deliver excellent care.

What skills do I need?

• Team work: a happy team supports happy residents and a happy home
• Experience is not essential; we will provide training and support. What matters is that you are caring, enthusiastic and energetic
• Good communication and a flexible approach
• Kindness and genuine care for older people, with respect and dignity for everyone

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 223250

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don’t forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment. We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. A PVG check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.