Care Assistant (Bank)

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust seeks passionate Care Assistants to deliver top-quality care to residents. You will assist with personal care tasks, monitor health needs, and provide emotional support in a caring environment. Full training provided, with benefits including paid holidays and free access to support services.

Benefits

Payment for DBS / PVG disclosure certificate

Induction and ongoing learning and development

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for ages 18-22

Pension contributions

Paid holidays

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional support to residents.
• Willingness to undertake training if necessary.
• Experience in assisting with hygiene and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Monitor residents' health needs and liaise with senior staff.
• Support families and friends with emotional needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

S/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

About The Role

We have opportunities for Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care including washing, dressing, and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living as required.
2. To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each resident's health needs, including appropriate liaison with senior and relevant staff.
3. Support and work closely with families and friends, offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual needs.
4. To assist as directed in the preparation, implementation, review, and update of all residents' care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences, in accordance with Nazareth Care Charitable Trust policies.
5. To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

As a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first-class care and will show patience, kindness, and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part of the role. The role also involves getting to know residents personally and providing emotional support.

This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly, and empathetic. You should be able to relate to people from various backgrounds and ensure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a range of benefits and services to support your well-being, including:

• Payment for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and ongoing learning and development
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• National Living Wage for ages 18-22
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking