Care Assistant

Meallmore Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Edinburgh seeks compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you'll provide essential support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence while fostering a warm and welcoming environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and engaging residents in social activities. With a focus on your development, this role offers a clear pathway for career advancement, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Enjoy a competitive wage and flexible working arrangements that respect your work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Career development support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind nature required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities like washing and dressing.
• Promote independence and well-being among residents.
• Monitor health conditions and liaise with families.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A little bit about us

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Forthland Lodge offers compassionate care in a central location, making it accessible and welcoming for residents and families alike. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a team that values kindness and respect, creating a supportive environment for everyone.

As a Care Assistant with Meallmore you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You’ll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family.

Salary: £12.60 - £12.82 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your role and responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, with washing, dressing, mealtimes and all other aspects of daily living.

• Promoting residents' independence and well-being.

• Monitoring residents' health conditions, liaising with relatives and colleagues.

• Supporting residents in physical and social activities, getting to know their interests, and needs so they can lead their best life possible, by understanding what means most to them as an individual.

What we are looking for

• You'll need to have a naturally caring and kind nature.

• Have excellent communication and time management skills.

• Patience and empathy when dealing with challenging situations.

• The ability to work well on your own or as part of a team.

Ideally you will have an SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care, but don’t worry if you don’t, we will fully fund and support you to achieve this.

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG) and being registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.