At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support for guests with neurological conditions during evening activities.
- Company: Innovative healthcare charity dedicated to improving lives in a beautiful countryside setting.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 35 days holiday, free food, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities and a unique work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just a caring attitude and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.05 - 14.05 £ per hour.
The Role
We are a forward thinking, progressive, innovative healthcare charity, providing exceptional respite holidays for people with neurological conditions. Working as a key member of a multi‑disciplinary care team, you’ll provide person‑centred care to guests supporting them with evening activities including personal care. This position is 12 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Care Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care to guests
- Support all aspects of daily living, including personal care and nutrition
- Contribute to shift handovers and ongoing care reviews
- Support emotional, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of guests and families
- Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice at all times
- Organisation & Coordination
- Support guest admissions and departures, ensuring a warm, welcoming experience
- Support guest activities, outings and appointments
- Team & Leadership
- Work collaboratively with care teams to maintain high standards
- Support, guide and develop staff, including training where required
- General
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Undertake additional duties as required
Person Specification
- Right to work in the UK (essential)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Preferred due to our remote location)
- No experience necessary (fully funded training provided)
- Good communication skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Positive, friendly, can‑do attitude
- Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary – currently £13.78 – £14.05 per hour
- 35 days holiday per year (pro rata for part‑time employees)
- Friends and family referral bonus
- Full training provided
- Fully funded SVQs
- Discounted PVG membership rate
- Cycle to work scheme, discount card for high street retailers, company pension and life assurance, free food and beverages provided during shifts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing programme and more
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with long term conditions!!
About us
Set in the beautiful East Lothian countryside we are a unique, friendly and caring independent charity providing short breaks for adults with long‑term neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Stroke and Parkinson’s as well as respite for their carer’s. We are the only service of our kind in Scotland, and we aim to be more than just a change of caring environment instead offering a wonderful holiday experience, enabled by our 24‑hour nursing and care team. We have a stable staff group with low turnover against industry average as well as excellent Care Inspection grades. Find out more on our website.
Job Types: Part‑time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
License/Certification:
- Driving Licence (Preferred)
- Right to Work (Required)
Care Assistant - Nights employer: Leuchiehouse
Leuchie House is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff while providing vital support to guests in a compassionate environment. With a strong focus on person-centred care, employees benefit from comprehensive training and opportunities for growth, all within the beautiful setting of East Lothian. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, while enjoying a supportive work culture that values dignity and independence.
