Care Assistant - Nights

Leuchiehouse; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 11,847,000 - 12,123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

SVQs

Pension and life assurance

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

High street discounts

Wellbeing programme

Friends and family referral bonus

Job summary

Leuchiehouse in North Berwick, UK, is seeking a part-time care role to support guests with long-term neurological conditions. This 24-hour-per-fortnight position runs Fri and Sat with every second weekend off.

You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living and meals, and help guests participate in activities. Training is provided and you’ll work with a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure quality of care.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required; full training and support provided.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK (essential).
• Able to complete a satisfactory PVG check (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each guest.
• Support guests with daily living, including personal care and nutrition.
• Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice at all times.
• Support the emotional, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of guests and their families.
• Contribute to shift handovers and ongoing care reviews.
• Help create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable guest experience.
• Support guest activities, outings and appointments.
• Assist with guest admissions and departures.
• Work collaboratively with our care and wider multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of care.
• Support and guide other team members, including training where required.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly and approachable

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Proactive

Promoting independence

Job description

The Role

At Leuchie, we do things a little differently.

We’re a forward-thinking and innovative healthcare charity providing exceptional respite holidays for adults with long-term neurological conditions. Our guests come to Leuchie to relax, have fun, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy experiences they may not otherwise have the opportunity to access.

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary care team, you’ll play an important part in making those experiences possible. You’ll provide person-centred care while supporting guests throughout their stay, including personal care and evening activities.

This is a 24-hour per fortnight position, working Friday and Saturday, with every second weekend off.

It’s a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular part-time pattern with plenty of time off between working weekends.

What You'll Be Doing

Care & Support

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each guest
• Support guests with daily living, including personal care and nutrition
• Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice at all times
• Support the emotional, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of guests and their families
• Contribute to shift handovers and ongoing care reviews

Guest Experience

• Help create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable experience for every guest
• Support guest activities, outings and appointments
• Assist with guest admissions and departures

Working as a Team

• Work collaboratively with our care and wider multi-disciplinary teams
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of care
• Support and guide other members of the team, including training where required

About You

No previous care experience is necessary, we’ll provide full training and support.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• Friendly, positive and approachable
• Reliable and responsible
• A good communicator and team player
• Proactive, with a positive can-do attitude
• Committed to promoting independence and choice
• Legally entitled to work in the UK (essential)
• Able to complete a satisfactory PVG check (essential)

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to our rural location.

Salary & Benefits

• £13.78 – £14.05 per hour, depending on experience
• 24 hours per fortnight
• Friday and Saturday working pattern
• Every second weekend off
• 35 days’ annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Fully funded training and SVQs
• Discounted PVG membership
• Friends and family referral bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High street retail discounts
• Company pension and life assurance
• Free food and refreshments during shifts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Free parking

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people living with long-term neurological conditions.