Flexible Care Assistant - Training, Holiday Pay & Growth

Search; Girvan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to £16 per hour

Holiday pay

Free SVQ training

Flexible rota

Potential permanent employment

25+ years of experience company

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting experienced Care Assistants to join our agency team in the Girvan area. Enjoy flexible working, competitive rates of pay, holiday pay, ongoing training, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the potential for permanent positions.

Duties include: supporting clients to develop skills and confidence for independent living; completing strengths and needs assessments; encouraging daytime activities; providing person-centred support; building

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' paid experience in a support worker or care role.
• Excellent communication skills with tact, empathy, and sensitivity.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and confidently manage challenging behaviour.
• A flexible approach to working shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress towards independent living.
• Completing strengths and needs assessments alongside clients to identify their goals, aspirations, and the support required to achieve them.
• Encouraging and motivating clients to engage in meaningful daytime activities, including skills development, training, volunteering, employment, and healthy lifestyle activities.
• Providing person-centred support while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Building positive relationships with clients and working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Search Consultancy is recruiting experienced Care Assistants to join our agency team in the Girvan area. Enjoy flexible working, competitive rates of pay, holiday pay, ongoing training, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the potential for permanent positions.

Duties include: supporting clients to develop skills and confidence for independent living; completing strengths and needs assessments; encouraging daytime activities; providing person-centred support; building