Holy Rosary Care Home is a serene and friendly residential/nursing home forming part of the Little Sisters of the Poor worldwide group. We, the Little Sisters of the Poor, are a registered charity here solely to serve the elderly in need. We have homes in 31 countries all following a similar model of family centred care with Sisters living within community on site. Our not-for-profit care model means, with your help we can focus on enabling the vulnerable elderly lead happier healthier lives in a real home setting.
Holy Rosary Care Home are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant. The home which is registered for up to 28 older people is situated in Greenock, Inverclyde.
The qualities we look for in every employee include:
Compassion, respect, trustworthiness, enthusiasm, a positive team spirit and an unassuming professionalism.
To be successful in this position you will need:
* A dedication to excellence in care standards
* Live our values
* Ensure each individual is cared for with dignity, compassion, respect and love.
* Experience within a Care Home environment.
If you are interested in joining our amazing team, enriching the lives of the elderly and providing high standards of clinical care, we would love to hear from you.
We Offer
* Regular shifts
* Modern purpose-built home near the banks of the Clyde in historic Greenock
* Well-equipped reception area for the 28 bed home with a care village style family setting
* Excellent road & rail links, just 17 miles from Glasgow international airport
* A not-for-profit setting where care of the elderly is our sole aim
* Free onsite parking, free meals on duty and workplace pension
* Hourly rate so all hours worked are paid
* Support from the Unit Sister, Clinical Lead, Nurses and HR
For this role you must
* Experience as a care assistant (In the UK advantageous)
* Experience in a care home environment (advantageous)
* Flexibility around hours and days worked, includes weekend work, 35 hour contract
* Ability to cover holidays and absence
* Ensure compliance with national standards, legislation and professional guidance
* Have excellent spoken and written English
The post requires a PVG check, 2 references, and an occupational health check. You must be legally able to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor overseas applicants for this post.
Please apply with a full and detailed CV. If you would like to visit our home or have an informal discussion prior to application please contact us via Indeed Messenger. We can only respond to applicants shortlisted for interview.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-screening questions are part of the application process and candidates not completing these will be automatically rejected.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Greenock PA16 8DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Which shifts are you available to work? For example day shift or night shift?
Experience:
* care assistance in a care home environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* driver's license (preferred)
* SSSC registration (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LSP
Expected start date: 01/10/2025