Care Assistant

Meallmore; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Job summary

Meallmore is seeking a Nightshift Care Assistant in Glasgow’s West End to provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents at Kelvinside Manor. You will help with daily living, support activities, and promote independence while maintaining high standards of care.

The role offers night shifts with full and part-time opportunities, competitive benefits, and potential funding to achieve required qualifications. PVG checks and SSSC registration are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Naturally caring and kind nature.
• Ability to work well alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities including washing, dressing and meals.
• Promote residents' independence and wellbeing.
• Monitor health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Support residents in social and physical activities tailored to their needs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Caring nature

Education

SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Nightshift Care Assistant

A little bit about us

In Glasgow's prestigious West End, Kelvinside Manor provides luxurious accommodations with exceptional care tailored to each resident. Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, is dedicated to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a team that values empathy, professionalism, and a true commitment to enhancing lives.

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: £13.45- £13.50per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Nights (Full & Part Tme Opportunities)

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.

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