Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Lockerbie

£13.45 per hour | Up to £30,773.60 per annum | 22-44 Hours per Week | Day or Night Shifts Available (or Rotation) | Great Staff Benefits | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A care home on the outskirts of Lockerbie is currently looking for an experienced Care Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous care experience, as well as those looking to start a career in care. Previous experience is not essential, as the home is happy to consider applicants who have the right attitude, a caring nature and are willing to learn.

Details of this Care Assistant vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:

• Permanent contract working 22-44 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts, with the choice of:
• Day shifts: 8am-8pm
• Night shifts: 8pm-8am
• A rotation of both day and night shifts, if preferred.
• Competitive hourly pay rate of £13.45 per hour, with the potential to earn up to £30,773.60 per year.
• A fantastic working environment.
• Excellent transport links - situated on a good bus route, with a dedicated bus service picking up from Lockerbie and Annan.
• Free on-site parking available for all staff.

As a Care Assistant, you will oversee and maintain the care of service users, supporting the Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Carers with the general running of the service.

What we are looking for in a Care Assistant:

• A caring and empathetic nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and a commitment to delivering high standards of care.
• A Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (NO SPONSORSHIP OR VISA SWITCH AVAILABLE).
• Willingness to undertake a PVG check.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. Applications are welcome from individuals without care experience who have the right attitude and are keen to develop their skills within the care sector.

If you would like to apply, please follow the link provided.

For further details, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on 07949 538 342.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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