Care Assistant

Meallmore; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Subsidised meals

Overtime rates

Annual leave

Free uniform

Mentorship program

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Job summary

Meallmore is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for Redwoods Care Home in Alness. The role supports residents with compassionate, person-centred care and participates in daily activities to promote wellbeing.

Join Scotland's trusted care provider and benefit from a mentorship scheme, ongoing development, and benefits including Wagestream, meals, and generous leave. PVG/Disclosure Scotland checks apply.

Qualifications

• Register with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
• SVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Good communication and rapport building skills.
• Kind, caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Promote/provide a high quality of care and support in accordance with Individual care/support plans.
• Assist in creating wellbeing within a caring environment and be involved in the general activities of the home.
• Adhere to Meallmore Standards, Policies and Procedures, National Care Standards.
• Work in line with the SSSC codes of Practice.
• Collaborate with care staff in your department and wider teams.
• Carry out personal care duties.

Job description

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 ingreat placesto live and work. Be part of a team that enhances residents' lives with compassion and respect.

Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career whether that be as a Senior Care Assistant or a Senior Care Practitioner, the choice is yours!

If you’re not already working as a care assistant, you will be required to register to the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), Meallmore will support you with this process.

Your role as a Meallmore Care Assistant will include:

• To promote/provide a high quality of care and support in accordance with Individual care/support plans.
• To assist in creating wellbeing within a caring environment and be involved in the general activities of the home.
• To adhere to Meallmore Standards, Policies and Procedures, National Care Standards.
• To work in line with the SSSC codes of Practice.
• Collaborate with care staff in your department and wider teams.
• Carry out personal care duties.

Desirable skills:

• Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
• SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable.
• Communication and repour building skills.
• Kind caring nature.

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
• Subsidised meals
• Hourly overtime rates available
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme(up to £1000)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

Salary:£13.50 per hour+ overtime rates + benefits

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).