Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Ltd is a family run business under the same ownership since 1987. Being part of the family matters to us and we are looking for those who are keen to sign up to the family ethos. With 7 care homes throughout Fife, we are placed in the heart of the communities with local people at our core.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in need of care? Do you hold an SVQ 3 Health & Social Care qualification? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, Abbotsford Care is looking for you!
Abbotsford Raith Manor are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join their team where we have a full-time dayshift opportunity available. Our full-time contracts guarantee on average 40.25 hours per week. Our care home staff work 12 hr shifts across varying shift patterns - this will be discussed further during the interview process.
Our team of Senior Support Workers work together on delivering a high standard of personal care and provide daily support to our residents to enable them to lead as independent a life as possible offering them dignity, self-respect, and privacy at all times.
As part of your role, you will support the running of the shift and show warmth and support to our residents and their families; helping promote independence and dignity. You will be responsible for the supervision of your care team, dealing with medication administration and nursing needs, participating in staff recruitment, and holding various staff/flash meetings.
Applicants must hold the noted qualification above (or equivalent)
We will work with you through our 26-week induction and orientation program where you will develop the skills and knowledge required to begin your career with Abbotsford Care. You will cover a variety of training courses including Moving & Handling, Infection Control, Fire Safety, Dementia Awareness, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. Abbotsford Care is an accredited SVQ employer and within our internal training department, our trainers will work with you to obtain professional training and development qualifications such as SVQs in Health & Social Care at levels 2, 3, 4 as well as managerial qualifications.
Abbotsford Care - join the fun, join the family!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40.25 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
Licence/Certification:
* SSSC registration (required)
* SVQ in Health & Social Care Level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RTH SCA
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