Care Assistant (Nights)

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keane Premier Support Services seeks dedicated carers in Glasgow to provide essential support to residents. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and fostering a compassionate environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while enjoying comprehensive benefits and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Early access to earnings with Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling

Gift card and cinema discounts

Exclusive high street discounts

Free mortgage consultation

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Naturally caring individual with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to show compassion, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks to help them live their best lives.
• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Ensure residents’ needs and wishes are met.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Dignity

Job description

Note: Due to current restrictions on the number of certificates issued, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for this post.

Dedicated and passionate carers are essential in providing valued care to our residents. If you are a naturally caring individual who can show compassion, dignity, and respect, and are seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply today!

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?

At Keane, we prioritize caring for those who care for others. We offer the following benefits to support your wellbeing and development:

• Early access to earnings with Wagestream
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and helpline offering health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and more.
• Free confidential counselling: Up to 6 sessions via phone, online, or face-to-face.
• Gift card and cinema discounts through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts via the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including paid shadowing, to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) to rest and recharge.
• Clear career progression opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Note: Benefits are non-contractual and subject to change.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a welcoming manner when residents are admitted and assisting them to settle in.
• Supporting residents with daily tasks to help them live their best lives.
• Ensuring residents’ needs and wishes are met.
• Providing companionship through conversation and understanding residents’ preferences.
• Encouraging participation in organized activities and creating meaningful moments with team support.
• Providing personal care in collaboration with residents.
• Assisting with eating and drinking, promoting a healthy, balanced diet.
• Completing food and fluid charts and other monitoring records as required.
• Supporting infection control measures, including spill cleanup, hand hygiene, PPE use, and adherence to policies.
• Proper segregation of waste materials.
• Responding promptly to the Nurse Call System.
• Reporting concerns, accidents, or injuries immediately to the nurse in charge.
• Accurately documenting information in residents’ reports and care plans.
• Respecting residents’ possessions and maintaining tidy, presentable bedrooms and communal areas.
• Respecting residents’ dignity and privacy.
• Ensuring confidentiality of residents’ information, including social media use.
• Collaborating with health and social care professionals for holistic care.
• Undertaking additional duties as required.

*This position requires a PVG check and two references.*