Care Assistant

Priority Care Group; Insch; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Priority Care Group is seeking a Care Assistant to provide safe, compassionate support to residents in our care service. The role offers a locally aligned hourly pay of around £13.60, with training provided and opportunities for career progression.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration may be required, with references per Safer Recruitment guidance.

Qualifikationen

• Prior care experience advantageous but not essential.
• PVG Scheme membership or willingness to obtain.
• SSSC registration or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory references per Safer Recruitment guidance.

Aufgaben

• Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Support personal care, nutrition and mobility.
• Encourage independence and meaningful activities.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.
• Monitor health and report concerns to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate care records and daily logs.
• Respond promptly to call systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.

Kenntnisse

Caring approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Flexibility for shifts

Ausbildung

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Jobbeschreibung

Care Assistant

PAY: Circa £13.60 per hour depending on qualifications

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

At Priority Care Group, we know that our Care Assistants make a real difference every day. We are looking for caring, compassionate and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting people to live with dignity, choice and independence.

Whether you're experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?

At Priority Care Group, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. Here's what we offer to support your wellbeing and development:

• Competitive salary.
• Priority Rewards Scheme.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Enhanced overtime rates, subject to business need and approval.
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
• Loyalty bonus payments for length of service.
• Free uniform.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success from day one.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• A strong support network within an established, reputable and forward-thinking organisation.

Benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
• Support the people we support with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, nutrition, mobility and daily living activities.
• Encourage the people we support to remain as independent as possible and participate in meaningful activities and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues, providing companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of the people we support and promptly report any concerns or changes to an appropriate senior colleague.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete required documentation, including food and fluid charts and other daily records.
• Respond promptly to call systems and provide support in a caring and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Follow infection prevention and control, health and safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the service.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Willingness to undertake training and continue developing your skills.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Previous experience in care or an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

This role requires PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to obtain), SSSC registration (or willingness to obtain) and satisfactory references in line with Safer Recruitment guidance.