Care Assistant

Description

Carer – Compassionate Support and Empowerment in Arbroath
Pay Rates:
· Weekdays: £12.05 – £13.15 per hour
· Saturdays: £12.56 – £13.94 per hour
· Sundays: £13.25 – £14.64 per hour
Shift pattern: 08:00-20:00, 20:00-08:00
Are you passionate about providing care that makes a difference? Join our dedicated care team in Arbroath and become an integral part of a community that values compassion, dignity, and respect for every resident. As a Carer, you’ll provide essential support to residents, helping them maintain their independence and well-being, while promoting a sense of fulfilment in their daily lives. Whether you have prior care experience or are new to the field, we offer full training and a supportive team environment to help you succeed.
Key Responsibilities
As a Carer, your role will be to provide high-quality personal and emotional support to residents, ensuring they feel safe, respected, and valued. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
· Personal Hygiene Support: Assist with bathing, grooming, and dressing while maintaining dignity and respect for the residents.
· Mealtime Assistance: Support residents during mealtimes, offering help with feeding, promoting healthy eating habits, and ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
· Mobility Support: Help residents with mobility, including the safe use of mobility aids and equipment.
· Emotional and Companionship Support: Provide a friendly and caring presence, helping residents stay engaged, and offer emotional support where needed.
· Documentation and Reporting: Accurately record the care you’ve provided, including any changes in the resident’s condition, and communicate effectively with the rest of the care team.
What We Offer
· Flexible Working Hours: We offer various shifts to suit your lifestyle, including Early, Late, and Night shifts.
· Comprehensive Training: Full induction and training, with the opportunity to gain formal qualifications in health and social care.
· Supportive Team Environment: Join a team where your contributions are valued, and ongoing support from your colleagues and management is always available.
· Career Progression: We are committed to developing our staff and providing opportunities for growth within the company.
Essential Skills and Qualities
We are looking for candidates who have a natural empathy and a caring nature. The essential skills we seek include:
· Caring and Empathetic Nature: You should genuinely care about the well-being of others and treat residents with kindness and respect.
· Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
· Professionalism and Reliability: You must be dependable, punctual, and committed to providing the best care possible.
· Willingness to Learn: A positive attitude towards ongoing training and development.
Make a Difference in Arbroath
If you’re ready to play a key role in supporting resident’s independence and overall well-being, we encourage you to apply today. As a Carer in Arbroath, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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