Care Assistant (Nights)

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited; Penicuik; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Penicuik is seeking compassionate individuals for caregiving roles. You will support residents in their personal care and social needs while ensuring their wellbeing through effective teamwork. Training is provided, and roles offer flexibility with various contracts and hours available. The position includes competitive pay, benefits like life insurance and annual leave, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays

Life insurance

Free meals and parking

Company pension

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Employee assist programme

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving is an advantage but not necessary.
• Must demonstrate creativity and passion for the work.

Responsibilities

• Caring for residents and providing personal and social support.
• Ensuring residents' needs are met using the electronic care platform.
• Working within a committed team and showing positive caring values.

Skills

Enthusiastic about providing care

Great values and compassion for supporting people

Great communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you possess qualities such as compassion, approachability, and unwavering trustworthiness?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of caregiving?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Caring and supporting our amazing residents in their journey with Aurem Care.
• Providing personal care, social support and making impactful and heart warming memories.
• Ensuring the needs of our residents are met through the use of our electronic care platform “Nourish”
• Work within a committed team member
• Showing positive caring values in all aspects of practice
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Enthusiastic about providing care
• Great values and compassion for supporting people
• Experience is an advantage, but not necessary, as full support and training will be provided
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
• Great communication skills
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences

What can we offer you in return, for your hardwork and commitment?

• Nights shifts on offer
• Full or Part time contracts available
• Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
• Flexible hours 22, 33 or 44 hours available per week, inclusive of weekend work (bank options also available!)
• Hours:8pm - 8am
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
• Life insurance
• Free PVG(T & C’s apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Annual fee paid towards the SSSC registration
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!