Care Assistant


Company:	Tagsa Uibhist
Salary:	£15.80 to £16.49 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	HS7 5LA
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Tagsa Uibhist’s Care Assistants provide care and support to clients in their own homes, as well as providing respite for their carers. Our Care Assistants work with the elderly and with people who have additional support needs, meeting their personal needs and assisting with daily living needs, supporting clients to live independently, and meeting additional support as required, in accordance with Scottish National Care Standards. As well as assisting clients with day-to-day activities, our Care Assistants also contribute to their overall wellbeing by providing regular contact, company and emotional support.

The specific tasks Care Assistants undertake are based on the client’s needs, choices, and preferences, as assessed, and agreed by the client and Tagsa’s senior care staff in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Each client has an up-to-date Care Plan, which is regularly reviewed. Each Care Plan sets out the tasks to be carried out by the Care Assistant for each client. Care Assistants have the responsibility to follow the Care Plan and any other supporting documents and must report any changes in the client’s needs that are identified by the client, a family member/carer, a medical professional or by the local authority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Care Assistants undertake a wide range of tasks, all of which should be done in a manner which supports independent living, appropriate to their abilities.

 Assisting clients to get up in the morning including washing/bathing and dressing and maintaining personal appearance.

 Assisting with undressing and getting to bed in the evening.

 Assisting with preparation of meals, drinks, and snacks when necessary.

 Help with toileting and changing clothes and/or bedding where necessary.

 Ensure commodes are emptied and sanitised.

 Help with other tasks of personal daily living that service users cannot manage.

 Assist and encourage the management of medication or administer where necessary and appropriate, and monitoring health related conditions such as dietary & fluid intake.

 Help service users with mobility difficulties, or other physical disabilities, including incontinence.

 Help in the use of aids and other personal equipment.

 Ensure clients retain individuality and personal dignity by promoting high standards of care and encouraging independence where appropriate.

 Ensure that different cultural needs are catered for sensitively.

 To respect the confidential nature of the work.

 To provide direct care to clients as circumstances require according to the care plan.

 To attend staff meetings and training courses as required.

 Contribute to an effective system of communication within the team, by discussion and regular team meetings.

 To ensure that the Health and Safety policies are implemented at all times.

 To undertake any other relevant duties specified by Management.

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