Care Assistant - Flexible Hours, Training & Progression

St Philips Care Group; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible opportunities to fit around a

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100

Job summary

St Philip's Care seeks a Care Assistant for day and night bank shifts at Leys Park Care Centre. You will support residents with daily living, follow care plans, and maintain dignity and independence with respectful care.

Training is provided, and there are opportunities for progression. A caring, reliable attitude is valued, with flexibility to work across day and night shifts within a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if able.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs to optimise their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• Respect the individual’s right to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents with daily hygiene and dressing.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report hazards or unsafe equipment to Senior staff.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory training as required.

Skills

Previous experience of care work in a

A passion for care of the elderly

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care

Job description

St Philip's Care seeks a Care Assistant for day and night bank shifts at Leys Park Care Centre. You will support residents with daily living, follow care plans, and maintain dignity and independence with respectful care.

Training is provided, and there are opportunities for progression. A caring, reliable attitude is valued, with flexibility to work across day and night shifts within a welcoming team.