Care Assistant Nights - Bank in Dalbeattie

Care Assistant Nights - Bank

Reference: JUN20263506

Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Location: Dalbeattie

Salary: Competitive

Overview

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients and has been awarded "The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK".

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for "normal" health and insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if able.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• Understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Move and handle, dress, and assist residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Attend any in‑service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.

Qualifications and Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of care work in a hospital, care or nursing home.
• Passion for care of the elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.
• Willingness to learn, caring in nature, kind, reliable, positive attitude.

Benefits

• Training and development; full training provided.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E‑learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Reward scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.
• Option to join the people pension (if not automatically enrolled).
• 4‑weekly pay periods.
• Potential to progress and gain further qualifications ("learn while you earn").
• Supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.