Care Assistant (Days)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking dedicated and passionate carers to support residents in their daily lives. This rewarding role involves providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and ensuring residents' needs are met. Join a team that values compassion and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Early access to earnings

Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling sessions

Gift card and cinema savings

Exclusive high street discounts

Free mortgage consultation

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Clear opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Candidates must show compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Position requires a PVG and two references.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a welcoming manner for service users.
• Providing support with daily tasks.
• Assisting residents with personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Communication

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 in providing valued care to our residents. Are you a naturally caring person who can show compassion, dignity and respect and 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 savingsthrough Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discountsthrough the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultationwith McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing trainingto support your confidence and success – includingpaid shadowing and trainingto 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 assist 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 simply talking and listening to residents and understanding their likes and dislikes.
• Encouraging residents to join in on 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 any other daily monitoring records as requested.
• Supporting infection control e.g., cleaning up spills immediately, promoting hand hygiene practices, ensuring the 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.
• Being respectful towards resident’s possessions and ensure that bedrooms and communal areas are tidy and presentable,
• Respecting the dignity and privacy of residents.
• Keeping all information about residents and the home life secure and confidential, including when you are using social media.
• Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.
• Undertaking any other duties as and when required.

*This position requires a PVG and two references*