Care Assistant - 486847

Leuchie House; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Free parking

Training and SVQs

Job summary

Leuchie House in North Berwick, United Kingdom, is seeking a warm, caring Care Assistant to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team. You will provide person-centred care, support guests with daily tasks, promote independence and help guests enjoy a memorable stay.

No prior care experience is required; comprehensive training and PVG checks are provided. Roles offer flexible hours with weekend time off and a supportive, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and reliable characteristics.
• Friendly, positive and approachable attitude.
• Proactive and willing to get involved.
• Good communicators who enjoy teamwork.
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of care needs.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.
• Able to drive, ideally due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care and day-to-day activities.
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Getting to know our guests and supporting them in the way that works best for them.
• Joining in with social activities, outings and experiences.
• Helping create a warm, welcoming environment throughout their stay.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Role

As a Care Assistant at Leuchie, you'll be part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team helping our guests make the most of their time with us.

You'll provide high-quality, person-centred care while supporting guests to enjoy their holiday, maintain their independence and experience everything Leuchie has to offer. Your role will include:

• Providing support with personal care and day-to-day activities


• Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all times


• Getting to know our guests and supporting them in the way that works best for them


• Joining in with social activities, outings and experiences


• Helping create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable environment throughout their stay

This isn't your typical care role. At Leuchie, you're not just supporting someone with their care needs - you're helping them have a break, try something new, spend time with loved ones and create memories.

Flexible Opportunities

We're currently recruiting for:

• Full-time Care Assistants - 70 hours per fortnight


• Part-time Care Assistants - approximately 42 or 49 hours per fortnight

With a range of hours available, the role can work well around university, family life or other commitments.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.78 - £14.05 per hour, depending on experience


• Every other weekend off, with a Friday 1pm finish


• 35 days' annual leave (pro rata)


• Fully funded training and SVQs


• Free meals and refreshments while on shift


• Pension and life assurance


• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Retail discounts


• Free parking

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and reliable


• Friendly, positive and approachable


• Proactive and willing to get involved


• Good communicators who enjoy working as part of a team


• Comfortable supporting people with a range of care needs


• Legally entitled to work in the UK


• Able to drive, ideally, due to our rural location

No previous care experience is required. What matters most to us is your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn. We'll provide the training and support you need to become confident in the role.

All roles are subject to a satisfactory PVG check.

Work Location: In person