Care Assistant (Full-time)
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 someone who has a mature and confident outlook and has at least 1 year of care experience.
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
We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
About the role:
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable Carer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is committed to delivering high‑quality care and is keen to develop their skills further. Full training will be provided to support the successful candidate in becoming a Medication Administrator, with a higher hourly rate applied for all medication‑administration hours worked. Hours and shifts will be discussed at interview. We offer a competitive rate of pay of £13.45 per hour with enhanced pay for Medication Administration duties. The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme and our Private Health and Dental 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.
. Once trained, safely administering medication in line with company policy and regulatory standards
. Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly
· 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 Centre
Elizabeth 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 Type: Permanent
Pay: £13.45-£14.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Where have you completed your Care Home experience?
- Are you willing to undertake Medication training?
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
