Care Assistant (Night Shift)
Care Assistant - Night Shift
About you:Are you caring and compassionate? Do you enjoy good conversations and making someone’s day? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for caring individuals to enhance the day-to-day life of our residents. All levels of experience considered.
Essential:- Genuine interest and passion in working with vulnerable people
- Team Player
- Excellent communication skills
- Great time-keeper and reliable
- Comfortable working shifts
- SVQ Level 2 in Care
- Experience in working in health or social care
- Full Driving License
- Experience of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety procedures
About the role:
This is a permanent post and hours will be, on average, 38.5 per week. Shifts will be discussed at interview. Rate of pay is £12.00 per hour and the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme and our Private Health Cash Plan.
- You will be assisting our residents with all aspects of their day to day life. Ability to provide help, support and attention where required.
- Communicating with colleagues, residents and their family about the type and level of care required.
- Assisting with domestic duties as required along with helping at mealtimes for residents and visitors.
- Organising and helping with events, activities and entertainment for residents and families.
- Maintaining log books and records as required.
- Ensuring the home is kept clean and tidy at all times.
About us
Carnegie Care Ltd - 17-bed Residential Care Home and Day Care CentreElizabeth House is a family run 17-bed care home based in Dysart, Kirkcaldy. We have undertaken a significant refurbishment of the Home over the past few years and continue to make improvements to the interior and outside garden areas to allow us to provide our residents with exceptional care.
As a close-knit team, we are looking for someone who can join us and help support our residents to live as meaningful and fulfilling lives as possible. Working at Elizabeth House is a rewarding and enjoyable experience with the chance to progress your career and build some strong & meaningful relationships.
We are committed to training our staff to high levels so they can provide an excellent quality of support to our residents. There is also the opportunity to acquire additional skills, qualifications and learning that is paid for by the company.Along with this we offer free health insurance, staff wellbeing sessions, a pension scheme and excellent opportunities to progress your career.
***Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time***Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 33 – 44 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dysart, Fife: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Application deadline: 29/11/2024
Reference ID: NCA/EH/1124