Care Assistant

Meallmore; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

SVQ funding

Job summary

Meallmore's Redwoods Care Home in Alness is offering a Care Assistant role. You will help residents with daily living, including washing, dressing and meals, delivering compassionate support and companionship.

The position is full-time at 34.5 hours per week with a £13.50 per hour rate and overtime opportunities. We provide competitive benefits and fully fund SVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care, supporting your development within a supportive team focused on dignity and respect for

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind by nature.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Patience and empathy when dealing with residents.
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
• SVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care; fully funded by us.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, dressing and mealtimes as part of daily living.
• Promote residents' independence and well-being.
• Monitor health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Support residents in social activities and learn what matters to them as individuals.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Time management

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

A little bit about us

Set in the scenic town of Alness, Redwoods Care Home provides personalised care in a serene, peaceful environment. Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, takes pride in delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Be part of a team that enhances residents' lives with compassion and respect.

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: £13.50per hour +Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

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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