Carer / Care Assistant

Oakminster Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Glasgow is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to enhance the quality of life for residents in their care homes. The role involves providing personal care, supporting residents’ needs, and fostering independence in a respectful environment. The position offers various shifts, competitive pay, and training opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training and Development Opportunities

Learning opportunities for SVQ

Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 x contracted hours

Qualifications

• Caring and passionate individuals required.
• Ability to assist with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Effective communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent standards of care in line with policies.
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Act as a key worker and support resident participation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Secondary School or Equivalent

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About the Company
Oakminster Healthcare Group has delivered quality care across Glasgow for over 25 years. Our team is dedicated to delivering person-centered care and showcasing our core values of respect, dignity, responsibility, and an innovative approach to care. Our aim is to sustain and encourage independence and positive outcomes for our service users.

Description - Carer / Care Assistant
Oakminster Healthcare is looking for caring and passionate individuals to join our team of Care Assistants, providing support to our clients in the comfort of our care homes. We believe our staff are one of our most valuable resources in enhancing the quality of life for our service users, who are at the center of everything we do. Our dedicated team of nurses and carers actively encourages residents to take part in all decisions, especially in the care they receive. We are looking for like-minded people to join our team and make a difference.

About The Role

The Role and Key Responsibilities Are:

Provide excellent standards of care in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs.

Act as a key worker to a number of residents, providing friendship and support for their needs while participating in social activities.

Accompany residents to hospital appointments.

Show warmth and support to all our residents and their families, helping to promote independence and dignity to positively enhance the lives of our residents.

Liaise and communicate effectively and professionally with visitors, regulators, relatives, and other stakeholders.

Document efficiently and effectively at all times.

Attend training as required.

Excellent rates of pay, competitive and negotiable depending on experience.

Learning and opportunities for SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification).

Uniform provided.

Training and Development Opportunities.

Annual leave entitlement is 5.6 x contracted hours.

Education: Secondary School or Equivalent

Note: We have various shifts available for full and part-time work across 7 days, with a requirement for weekend work. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced PVG check (cost met by the candidate).