Care Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Leuchiehouse; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year (pro rata for p/t employees)

Referral bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Discount card scheme membership for high street retailers

Pension and life assurance

Free refreshments provided during shifts

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Leuchiehouse in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring and friendly Care Assistant to support guests with neurological conditions during their respite breaks. You will provide individualised personal care and assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene.

The role also involves participating in social activities that make the holidays memorable. No prior experience is necessary, as full paid training will be provided. This 6-month fixed-term contract guarantees every other weekend off and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK essential.
• No experience necessary; full paid training provided.
• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to guests with neurological conditions.
• Assist guests with daily activities like washing, dressing, and eating.
• Participate in social activities and outings during holidays.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Job description

We are looking for a caring and friendly person to help support our guests with neurological conditions to have the best respite break at Leuchie House.

The role

Working as a key member of the team, you’ll provide individualised, personal care to guests supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene.

You’ll also play a big part in the social activities and outings that make holidays at Leuchie House so special.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK essential
• No experience necessary (full paid training provided)
• Caring and compassionate
• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check

Hours

• 56-hour per fortnight; 6-month fixed-term contract from July to the end of December

Salary and benefits

• Excellent salary of minimum £13.45 per hour
• Guarantee of every other weekend off (Fri 1pm finish)
• 35 days holiday per year (pro rata for p/t employees)
• Referral bonus
• Paid training and funding access for SVQ2 and 3 plus opportunities for career progression
• Discounted PVG membership rateCycle to work scheme, discount card scheme membership for high street retailers, pension and life assurance, free refreshments provided during shifts, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with long term conditions

About us

We are a unique, caring independent charity providing short break holidays for adults with long-term neurological conditions such as MS, MND and Stroke.

Our team of Care Assistants are key to this amazing holiday experience and we are proud to be a Real Living Wage accredited employer.

We care about our employees and operate family friendly policies. We support and encourage Equality and Diversity, and we are working towards making Leuchie a ‘greener’ place to work and reducing our environmental impact.