Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? Auchlochan Garden Villages, in Lesmahagow, are looking for individuals like you to join our close-knit team.

Role summary

About the position

• To meet the care & support needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
• Provide care and support to service users to ensure their personal, social, spiritual and emotional and support needs are met, in line with their individual care & support plans
• Assist service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids and personal equipment. Where there is a need for service users to be moved, then reference must be made to the care plan/risk assessment to ensure that the manoeuvre can be carried our safely.
• To record each visit to service users’ flats on relevant documentation. To make verbal and written reports of care & support input provided to each service user. This must be done in line with the organisations confidentiality policy
• Be aware of and adhere to the organisation’s policies contained in the Employment Policies and Procedures Manual
• Support ancillary staff in carrying out general housekeeping duties as and when required

What’s in it for you

• Enjoy enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Huge range of savings on big brands, with discounts and cashback offers
• Earn £250 through our Refer a Friend scheme
• 24 hour Telephone Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Take advantage of opportunities for career advancement within our company
• Receive ongoing support to ensure you’re equipped with the necessary training to excel in your role
• Benefit from dedicated support from our enthusiastic Head Office and Regional Teams

What you’ll bring to the team

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully pass PVG screening
• Thrives as a collaborative team player
• While not mandatory, possession of an SVQ level 2 in care is highly desirable
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

How to apply

We kindly ask you to complete the application form provided below and then click the submit button to send us your details. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of whether you meet every single criterion outlined.

At Auchlochan Garden Village, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Your application is important to us, and we look forward to reviewing your submission.

Discover Auchlochan Garden Village 

Our stunning retirement village in Scotland offers a tranquil retirement community for over 55s. Set within 50 acres of beautiful grounds including a peaceful walled garden and our very own lochs. Auchlochan Garden Village offers a range of charming retirement living properties to rent near Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire.