Care Assistant

NHS; Kincardine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care facility in Kincardine is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and engaging with residents. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in care, and the company offers various benefits including discounts and awards. This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday and days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the care team.
• Experience in a care setting or genuine interest in the field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their daily lives.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Engage residents in activities.

Job description

The job is for a Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, a 58-bedded nursing, dementia and residential home in Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife. The role involves supporting residents in their everyday lives, and the successful candidate will be compassionate and passionate about making a difference. Aria Care offers various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting residents in their daily lives, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. This may include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in activities. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the wider care team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, specializing in nursing, dementia, and residential care. The company is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and staff, and values diversity and inclusion. Aria Healthcare is proud to have received a rating of 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the excellent care and service it provides.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
• 58 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full time - 38.5 hours per week
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting or a genuine interest in the field would be advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.