Care Assistant (Days) (Part-Time) - WDN06125

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. The role involves maintaining a supportive environment and engaging with residents to meet their preferences. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a commitment to work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government pension scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Organised individual with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Maintain a clean and homely environment.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

People skills

Job description

Overview

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

Queens Quay House we put the needs of our Residents first. We are committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care in our busy and Modern Home, we provide choices and independence ensuring our Residents feel safe and supported in their home.

Responsibilities

We are looking for Dynamic and Caring Care Assistants, to provide personal care and support to residents as directed by senior staff. To maintain a clean, fresh and homely environment, providing person centred care for individuals and groups of residents consistent with their needs through the provision of a range of duties including personal care and meaningful activities.

To support residents throughout the day to maintain their independence, assist and support them as required.

To engage and listen to Residents preferences in how they would like to be cared for. Your role will include responding to enquiries from a wide range of people, including families and health professionals.

To undertake this role effectively, you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and people skills.

We are looking for an organised individual with a positive, can do approach and be able to work well under pressure with Senior Supports.

Requirements

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/