Care Assistant (Days)

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services seeks dedicated care professionals to provide compassionate support to residents. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and engaging residents in meaningful activities, with clear progression opportunities and comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Early access to earnings through Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling sessions

Gift card and cinema savings

Exclusive discounts through Blue Light Card

Free mortgage consultation

Comprehensive training and induction

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a welcoming manner for service users on admission.
• Providing support with daily tasks and personal care.
• Encouraging residents to join organized activities.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Dignity

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

Dedicated and passionate carers are at the forefront of providing valued care to our residents. Are you a naturally caring person who can show compassion, dignity, and respect and are looking for a rewarding career? Apply today!

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

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

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
• Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support and helpline – access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 structured counselling sessions via phone, online, or face-to-face.
• Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a welcoming manner when service users are on admission to the home and assisting them to settle in.
• Providing support with daily tasks, enabling our residents to live their best lives.
• Ensuring that resident needs and wishes are met.
• Providing companionship by talking and listening to residents and understanding their likes and dislikes.
• Encouraging residents to join organised activities and providing meaningful moments, with the assistance of team members.
• Working with residents in the provision of personal care.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking, ensuring they are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Completing all food and fluid charts and other daily monitoring records as requested.
• Supporting infection control, e.g., cleaning up spills immediately, promoting hand hygiene practices, ensuring proper use of PPE, and adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the appropriate segregation of waste material.
• Responding promptly to the Nurse Call System.
• Reporting any concerns, accidents, or unexplained injuries immediately to the nurse in charge.
• Accurately recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily report and care plan.
• Respecting residents’ possessions and ensuring bedrooms and communal areas are tidy and presentable.
• Respecting the dignity and privacy of residents.
• Keeping all information about residents and home life secure and confidential, including when using social media.
• Collaborating with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.
• Undertaking any other duties as required.

*This position requires a PVG and two references*