Care Assistant

Care Assistant job in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway (DG7)

Pay: £15.07 to £16.68 per hour, full-time or part-time flexible hours.

Are you looking for care assistant jobs in Castle Douglas where you can make a real impact? At Newcross Healthcare, we have spent 30 years delivering trusted, compassionate care in local communities across the UK. We are now hiring exceptional carers to join our team in Castle Douglas. If you take pride in delivering the highest standards of care and want to be part of a team that truly values its people, this role is for you.

Your responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Supporting patients with mobility and safe movement
• Assisting with meals and ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Working closely with nurses and healthcare professionals
• Observing and reporting any changes in patient condition

What you need

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A minimum of 6 months paid UK care experience within the last 3 years, including personal care and moving and handling.
• Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland must have the relevant registration (e.g. SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Qualities that reflect our values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.

Your benefits

• Flexible Shifts: Choose when and where you work using our HealthForceGo app.
• Same-Day Pay: Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly with FlexiPay.
• Free Training & Development: Unlimited access to hundreds of courses through FuturU.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer.

Our Newcross values

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
• Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
• Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
• Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Join us in making a difference and embodying these values in every aspect of your work.

Apply today for this Care Assistant role with Newcross Healthcare. NX-CVL