Care Assistant

Cera Care • Aberdeen, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

myCare Aberdeen is recruiting Care Workers, Support Workers and Care Assistants to support vulnerable people in Montrose and surrounding areas. The role provides practical help with daily tasks, including personal care, medication support, meal preparation, shopping and housekeeping. Companionship, reassurance and helping clients enjoy their day are also important parts of the work. Full, comprehensive in-house training and support are provided; previous care experience is helpful but not required. Staff must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), maintain their registration and complete annual renewal, and work towards an SVQ2 funded by Cera. The employee pays the SVQ registration fee. Appointment is subject to a PVG check, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Requirements

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), maintain registration and complete annual renewal.
• Work towards an SVQ2; Cera funds the qualification, but the employee pays the registration fee.
• Undergo a PVG check.
• Regular commitment to customers is requested.

Nice To Haves

• Previous care experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience caring for a loved one or an interest in supporting others; compassion, patience and understanding are valued.

Responsibilities

• Motivate clients to get the most out of their day.
• Administer and support clients with their medications.
• Assist clients with washing, dressing, continence support and other personal care.
• Shop for clients.
• Carry out housekeeping and other domestic tasks.
• Prepare meals, including hot meals.
• Provide companionship and reassurance to clients.

Benefits

• Holiday pay and pension scheme.
• Free PVG check, company mobile phone and uniform.
• Access to the WeCare benefits and discounts platform and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme.
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, vehicle maintenance and cycle hire.
• Enhanced maternity leave (12 weeks' full pay), paternity leave and parental leave.
• Career development pathway, including SVQs, with opportunities for progression.
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses.
• Care Friends referral scheme, with £400 per referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed