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Bank Care Assistant

We are looking for a Bank Care Assistant to join our small, friendly care home for older people.

Are you passionate and caring and want to join a well-established dedicated staff team?

Are you looking to progress your career or just want a new challenge?

If yes, to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

Essential:

· Genuine interest and passion in working with vulnerable people

· Team Player

· Excellent communication skills

· Great time-keeper and reliable

· Comfortable working shifts

Desirable:

· 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:

Bank Care Assistant for day and/or night shift. Shifts will be variable and will be discussed at interview stage. Rate of pay is £12.00 per hour. We offer competitive rates of pay, paid annual registration, Company Pension Scheme, support and training and development programmes.

· 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 and residences 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.

· Always ensuring maximum safety & wellbeing.

About us

Notwen House is a family run 24 bed care home based in Annandale & Eskdale, Dumfries & Galloway. We have recently undergone extensive renovations that 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 Notwen 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, the company also runs an employee Health Plan which includes staff wellbeing sessions, a company pension scheme and excellent opportunities to progress your career.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 36 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
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lockerbie, DG11 3AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/02/2025
Reference ID: BCA/NH/0225