Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Twll Llwynog; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Care Concern Group as a Care Assistant at Templeton House Care Home, where you will support residents with personalized care routines in a thriving environment. You're expected to promote independence, dignity, and happiness for our residents, working as part of a dedicated care team. We offer a positive work environment, with outstanding leadership and a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Overtime incentive

Monthly employee awards

On shift meals provided

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as a Care Assistant preferred.
• Genuine interest in caring for the elderly.
• Strong values of integrity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and promote independence.
• Communicate health concerns to nurses and maintain residents' dignity.
• Encourage social interactions among residents.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location:40 Race Course Road,Ayr,Ayrshire,KA7 2UY

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Why Work With Us?

Outstanding Reputation: Templeton House Care Home holds an excellent carehome.co.uk score of 9.9, reflecting our dedication to exceptional care.
Highly Rated Care: The Care Inspectorate has awarded us scores of 5, 5, 5, 4, and 5, demonstrating our commitment to quality in various aspects of care and management.
Experienced Leadership: Our Home Manager has been in the care sector for 23 years, beginning as a Care Assistant and now leading this luxury 69-bed care home with a wealth of experience and passion.
Supportive Work Environment: We foster a positive and professional workplace, where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Care Concern Group is guided by five core values:
1. Trusted: Dependable, reliable, truthful, competent, and consistent.
2. Respectful: Showing consideration for others, being courteous and polite.
3. Passionate: Going above and beyond, being enthusiastic, and committed to excellence.
4. Kind: Focusing on others, being considerate, friendly, and thoughtful.
5. Inclusive:Welcoming everyone, ensuring all individuals feel they belong as part of the family.
These values embody Care Concern Group's unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents. If these principles resonate with you, you’ve found the right place to belong.

Templeton House Care Home is part Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100-care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue an ambitious growth path.

If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Overtime incentive
• Monthly employee awards
• On shift meals provided

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