At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and provide person-centred care.
- Company: Wheatley Care, a values-led social care organisation with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, excellent leave entitlements, and access to staff inclusion networks.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to promoting dignity, choice, and independence for all individuals.
- Why this job: Make a positive difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Caring attitude, effective communication skills, and flexibility; previous care experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Health and Wellbeing Assistant! We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well. We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities.
At Abbotsford Street Service, we provide high-quality, person‑centred support to adults of mixed ages with learning disabilities, enabling individuals to live as independently as possible within their own homes. The people we support have a range of needs and complexities, including individuals who are non‑verbal and those who require full support with all aspects of daily living. Our dedicated and compassionate team works closely with each individual to promote choice, dignity, and inclusion, ensuring support is tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and aspirations.
We are looking for caring and committed individuals to join our team as Health and Wellbeing Assistants, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes. As a Health and Wellbeing Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person‑centred support to individuals with a range of needs, including those with complex requirements and non‑verbal communication. This will include supporting with all aspects of daily living such as personal care, mobility, and mealtime assistance, while promoting dignity, choice, and independence at all times.
You will build positive and respectful relationships, supporting individuals to stay connected to their families, friends, and local communities, and encouraging participation in meaningful activities that develop life skills and promote wellbeing. Working as part of a team, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive environment where individuals can thrive.
The benefits we offer include a rewarding career with a competitive salary, access to a contributory pension scheme, excellent leave entitlements, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more, access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace, and 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation.
Health and Wellbeing Assistant (Falkirk) employer: Wheatley Care
Wheatley Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in West Lothian. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities that empower our staff to grow both personally and professionally. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities while enjoying a collaborative and compassionate workplace culture.
