Care Assistant (Fixed-Term)

We are looking for a caring and friendly person to help support our guests with neurological conditions to have the best respite break at Leuchie House.

The role

Working as a key member of the team, you’ll provide individualised, personal care to guests supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene.

You’ll also play a big part in the social activities and outings that make holidays at Leuchie House so special.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK essential
• No experience necessary (full paid training provided)
• Caring and compassionate
• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check

Hours

• 56-hour per fortnight; 6-month fixed-term contract from July to the end of December

Salary and benefits

• Excellent salary of minimum £13.45 per hour
• Guarantee of every other weekend off (Fri 1pm finish)
• 35 days holiday per year (pro rata for p/t employees)
• Referral bonus
• Paid training and funding access for SVQ2 and 3 plus opportunities for career progression
• Discounted PVG membership rateCycle to work scheme, discount card scheme membership for high street retailers, pension and life assurance, free refreshments provided during shifts, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with long term conditions

About us

We are a unique, caring independent charity providing short break holidays for adults with long-term neurological conditions such as MS, MND and Stroke.

Our team of Care Assistants are key to this amazing holiday experience and we are proud to be a Real Living Wage accredited employer.

We care about our employees and operate family friendly policies. We support and encourage Equality and Diversity, and we are working towards making Leuchie a ‘greener’ place to work and reducing our environmental impact.

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