Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Hours

Meallmore; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Free parking

Meal subsidy

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore’s Ivybank care home in Polmont near Falkirk is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant. You’ll support residents with daily living, provide companionship and help maintain high standards of person-centred care, with shifts totaling 34.5 hours per week and pay between £13.45 and £13.50 per hour.

We offer benefits including sick pay, free parking, subsidised meals and Blue Light Card eligibility; overtime rates and Wagestream access. Full training funded to achieve SVQ level 2 or above.

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind by nature.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Patience and empathy in challenging situations.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team.
• SVQ Level 2+ in Health and Social Care with funded training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with daily living, including washing, dressing, and mealtimes.
• Promoting residents' independence and wellbeing.
• Monitoring health conditions and liaising with relatives and colleagues.
• Supporting residents in physical and social activities, learning their interests and needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Education

SVQ Level 2+

Job description

Meallmore’s Ivybank care home in Polmont near Falkirk is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant. You’ll support residents with daily living, provide companionship and help maintain high standards of person-centred care, with shifts totaling 34.5 hours per week and pay between £13.45 and £13.50 per hour.

We offer benefits including sick pay, free parking, subsidised meals and Blue Light Card eligibility; overtime rates and Wagestream access. Full training funded to achieve SVQ level 2 or above.