Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

Care Assistant Position in Dumfries - £12.50 per hour

Shift Pattern: A two-week rolling schedule with every second weekend off.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Why Join Voyage Care?
At Voyage Care, we recognize and appreciate your commitment by offering:
- Enhanced pay for evening and weekend shifts at an additional 50p per hour (Terms & Conditions apply)
- Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Terms & Conditions apply)
- Wagestream, allowing you to access up to 40% of your earned pay as needed.
- Funded Blue Light Card providing numerous discounts at various retailers.
- 24/7 access to a doctor for our staff and their families.
- Cash plans available for our employees, which also extend to their families.
- Enhanced retirement leave.
- Recognition awards for long service.

Your Role:
We are seeking compassionate and proactive Care Assistants who are dedicated to improving the lives of those we support. In this role, you will assist individuals in gaining greater independence in their daily routines while collaborating with a dynamic team to provide exceptional care.

Work Environment:
Our residential service in Dumfries offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where no two days are alike. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of the individuals we support by:
- Teaching essential life skills.
- Assisting with personal care.
- Encouraging community engagement and socialization.
- Participating in various activities, from dining out to enjoying leisure activities like video games and movies.

Impactful Role:
This position is ideal for someone eager to make a significant difference in another person's life, helping them build confidence and independence to achieve their personal goals, whether that involves cooking independently or traveling.

Desired Qualities:
We value both experience and the right mindset in our Care Assistants. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who are:
- Resilient, adaptable, and composed.
- Experienced in implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practices.
- Familiar with working with individuals with autism, complex mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds, and challenging behaviors.

Why Choose Voyage Care?
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to be yourself. If you possess the passion to enhance someone's life, we will provide you with the necessary skills and development opportunities to foster a rewarding career.

Growth Opportunities:
We promote a culture of growth through our comprehensive training program, which begins at induction and continues throughout your career. Opportunities for advancement and job security are available within our leading organization.

Benefits:
We offer a wide range of benefits and sector-leading career progression, making this an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory background checks and references.


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