Care Practitioner (Senior Carer)

The General Anderson Trust 'Andersons'; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care service provider in Scotland is seeking Care Practitioners to provide compassionate care for older residents, including those with dementia. The role requires a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents' health and ensuring their comfort. A commitment to ongoing professional development and registration with the SSSC is also needed. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with older persons.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to residents during the night shift.
• Monitor and document changes in residents’ health and behaviour.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

CARE PRACTITIONER

Anderson’s is a residential care service in Elgin. We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia. Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own!

Our Core Values:

"Our core values are reflected in our attitudes and behaviour towards all those who are part of the Anderson’s family and all who support the organisation".

• Dignity – We believe people should be valued and respected.
• Care – We show concern and consideration for others’ needs and feelings.
• Trust – We rely on others’ honesty, commitment and strengths.
• Competency – We appreciate people’s abilities, skills, knowledge and experience.
• Working together – We realise that to succeed, co‑operation and good communication are essential.
• Creativity – We support an environment where people share the load, solve problems and develop new ideas and ways of working.

We require two Care Practitioners to be employed on a permanent basis. You will be required to work 30 hours per week. Your rota will be provided to you at least two weeks in advance, which includes working every second weekend.

What you need:

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A warm and caring approach with good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work on your own initiative.
• Genuine interest in and experience of working with older persons.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Appreciation of the need for confidentiality.
• Team player.
• Personal qualities aligned with our values: Integrity, Respect, Empathy and Teamwork.
• Commitment to work towards gaining your SVQ 3 within the first 18 months of commencing employment with us.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to residents during the night shift, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Monitor and document changes in residents’ health and behaviour, reporting any concerns to the shift leader.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
• You should be SSSC registered or able to commit to registering before completion of three months of employment.

Our home is staffed 24/7 and we have a variety of shifts in operation.

Rate of pay: £14.38 per hour.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Contributory Pension Scheme*
• Paid organisational induction & induction shifts **

*subject to auto‑enrolment eligibility
*paid once in employment with Anderson’s

Employment of successful applicant’s is subject to return of satisfactory recruitment checks such as references, PVG Scheme membership, verification of qualifications and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We regret that we are not able to sponsor applicants who are not already eligible to work in the UK.