Care Assistant - Flexible Hours, 30h/week

Leonard Cheshire; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 29,343,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per year

Pay advancement up to 40% of your pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension Scheme with life/

Health cash plan

Career development

PVG membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire on Atkinson Road, Dumfries, is seeking a part-time care assistant to support residents living in their own homes. You’ll deliver personal care, help with mealtimes, accompany to appointments, and keep clear records, helping people live life on their own terms.

No prior care experience? Training will be provided; flexibility across weekdays and weekends with a mix of shifts, including early, day, and evening periods.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Personal care experience (helpful, but not essential).
• A genuine desire to help others and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks such as personal care, mealtimes, and medication.
• Encourage independence through a person-centred approach.
• Accompany people to appointments, events, and community activities.
• Keep clear, accurate records.
• Most importantly – help each person live life on their own terms.

Skills

Empathetic

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible / Weekend availability

Job description

Leonard Cheshire on Atkinson Road, Dumfries, is seeking a part-time care assistant to support residents living in their own homes. You’ll deliver personal care, help with mealtimes, accompany to appointments, and keep clear records, helping people live life on their own terms.

No prior care experience? Training will be provided; flexibility across weekdays and weekends with a mix of shifts, including early, day, and evening periods.