Care Assistant - Twilight

Leuchiehouse; Heugh; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year

Full training provided

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension and life assurance

Free food and beverages during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Leuchie House in East Lothian is seeking a part-time care assistant to provide person-centred care and assist guests with daily living activities, personal care and nutrition. You will respond to call bells, record care delivered, and support guests with dignity, independence and wellbeing in a compassionate team.

Full training is provided, PVG checks are required, and a valid UK driving licence is preferred due to the remote location.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred due to remote location)
• No experience necessary (fully funded training provided)
• Good communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Positive, friendly, can-do attitude
• Completion of a satisfactory PVG check

Responsibilities

• Support guests with personal care, daily living activities and nutrition.
• Respond to call bells and report any concerns to nursing staff.
• Record care provided and changes using care documentation systems.
• Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice for all guests.
• Support the emotional and wellbeing needs of guests and visitors.
• Follow all Leuchie House policies and care plans.
• Follow Health & Safety, hygiene, COSHH and manual handling procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring and compassionate

Positive, friendly, can-do attitude

PVG check

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Our focus at Leuchie is on giving our guests and their families the very best short break experience. By providing the expert care they need to manage their condition, our guests are able to have a proper holiday and enjoy all the things that make it special for them.

With our specialist team, our enabling approach, our stunning location in the East Lothian countryside and our beautiful house, for short breaks with 24 hour care, Leuchie House really is one of a kind.

Leuchie House is renowned for its genuine, compassionate and caring team of staff who work together to provide a fantastic holiday experience for our guests.

THE ROLE

Working as a key member of a multi-disciplinary care team, you'll provide person-centred care to guests supporting them with daily activities including personal care.

MAIN DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support guests with personal care, daily living activities and nutrition.
• Respond to call bells and report any concerns to nursing staff.
• Record care provided and changes using care documentation systems.
• Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice for all guests.
• Support the emotional and wellbeing needs of guests and visitors.
• Follow all Leuchie House policies and care plans.
• Follow Health & Safety, hygiene, COSHH and manual handling procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Preferred due to our remote location)
• No experience necessary (fully funded training provided)
• Good communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Positive, friendly, can-do attitude
• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check

BENEFITS

• 35 days holiday per year (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Full training provided
• Fully funded SVQs
• Cycle to work scheme, discount card for high street retailers, company pension and life assurance, free food and beverages provided during shifts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing programme and more
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with long term conditions

Hours

Twilight shifts worked on a fortnightly basis, totalling 39 hours per fortnight (usually 5pm-11:30pm).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location

In person