Care Assistant (Nights)

Routes To Work South Registered company in Scotland under SC217367 with charitable status under; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Cambuslang seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. In this full-time night shift role, you'll be instrumental in providing personal care and ensuring the well-being of residents. With a focus on respect and independence, you will enjoy a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

28 days pro rata holidays

Discounts through Blue Light Card

BorrowMyDoggy membership

Vivup Employee Benefits Programme

Extensive induction and training

Promotion and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Pleasant & friendly manner required.
• PVG and 2 references needed.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks and personal care.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold dignity and privacy.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly manner

Education

PVG

2 references

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: SD025
• Location: Cambuslang
• Hours: Full Time (42 hours)
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025
• Why should you apply for this role:Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job Overview

Cambuslang based care home require Care Assistant who will actively participate with other members of staff in meeting the personal and social needs of their residents in such a way to respect the dignity of the individual and promote their independence.

Please note that this is a night shift post – we are looking to recruit a Care Assistant to work full time 42 hours per week from 9pm till 8am.

What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?

• Wage stream – access a portion of your wages before pay day.
• 28 days pro rata holidays.
• High street discount through Blue Light Card.
• Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership – as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!
• Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
• Extensive induction and training programmes.
• Promotion and progression opportunities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• 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.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Naturally caring.
• Compassionate.
• Pleasant & Friendly manner.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• PVG
• 2 references.