Support Worker

Meallmore; Nairn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Subsidised meals

Hourly overtime rates

28 days annual leave pro rata

Free uniform

Investment in your ongoing development

Refer a friend bonus scheme (£1000)

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Job summary

Meallmore Manor in Nairn is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality personalised care. You’ll work with residents, support daily activities and adhere to care plans in a warm, respectful environment.

We offer mentorship, ongoing development and support to register with the SSSC. There are full-time and part-time roles with 13.50 per hour plus overtime and benefits, including pension and paid leave. Training opportunities focus on growth within the Meallmore team.

Qualifications

• To promote and provide high quality care in line with individual care plans.
• To help create wellbeing and support residents in daily activities.
• To adhere to Meallmore standards and policies, and National Care Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care duties as part of daily routine.
• Collaborate with care staff and wider teams.
• Support residents with activities to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication

Kind, caring nature

Education

SVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our Meallmore team at Manor are ready to warmly welcome you as a Care Assistant within their care home. Located in the historic market town and fishing port of Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built care home offering personalised nursing care to people with physical, neurological or learning disabilities.

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
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• 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: Full-time and Part-time positions available

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