Care Assistant (Nightshift)
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
* Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident's personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
* Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents' health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
* Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
* Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
* Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
* Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
* Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents' lives and make them smile every day.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
* Has qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
* Has experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
* Is passionate about caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
* Brings integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.
Benefits
We offer:
* A competitive salary of £12.10 per hour.
* Contracted hours of 33 per week.
* Pension scheme.
* Onsite parking.
* Free DBS check.
* Uniform provided.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract).
About Our Home
Marchmont House Care Home is situated in the leafy residential area of Port Glasgow, providing Residential and Nursing care for up to 51 residents.
About Us
We are part of Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK.
Estimated Salary: £31,400 - £32,600 per year based on 33 hours per week at £12.10 per hour.