Nightshift Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leven; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A trusted care provider in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in a care home setting. You will provide daily living assistance, promote independence, and ensure the highest standards of care. With flexible working options and a focus on development, this role is ideal for those looking to make a difference in residents' lives. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible hours

Career development pathway

Qualifications

• A naturally caring and kind nature.
• Ability to work well on your own or as part of a team.
• Willingness to achieve an SVQ qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, dressing, and mealtimes.
• Promote residents' independence and well-being.
• Monitor residents' health conditions and liaise with relatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Patience

Empathy

Education

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A little bit about us

With stunning views over Leven Beach, this care home offers a beautiful setting and outstanding, personalised care. Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, is dedicated to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join our team in making a real difference in residents’ lives by providing compassionate and dedicated support.

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: 36 hours per week, nights

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.