Nightshift Care Assistant

We are now looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Nightshift Care Assistant for our  Care Home, located in Cumbernauld. We believe , you are more than a care worker. You are a valued member of our longstanding team that makes the world of difference to the lives of the individuals we care for.

8.45pm start and 7.45am finish

Key Responsibilities:

The care home is known for its warm, homely, non-institutional atmosphere and uncompromising standards of care. We have an open, friendly team, with a cheerful "can do" team spirit.

• To look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centered approach

• To physically assist clients and help them where required

• To offer care that is based on dignity, compassion, wellbeing and responsiveness to their changing needs

• To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders

Essential Criteria: 

• Ability to demonstrate equivalent of level 2 in English

• Willingness to work towards Care Certificate

• A good standard of general education

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Ability to use variety of differing methods of communication according to needs of service user

• Good written communication skills – form completion

• Empathy towards service users

• Good listening skills

• Good numeracy skills

• Basic I T skillsHigh energy and drive

• Patient, caring and sensitive

• Adaptable

• Flexible

• Reliable

Desirable Requirements: 

• Level 2 or higher in care

• Care Certificate

• Undertaking study in care related subjected

• Level 2 qualification in literacy

• Level 2 qualification in Numeracy

• Experience in a care environment

• Experience, either paid or voluntary supporting people with care needs

• Wide variety of interests to share with service users

• Knowledge of the local area

• Advanced I T Skills

• Creative and innovative

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK