Our Meallmore team at Ivybank House are ready to warmly welcome you as a Senior Care Assistant within their care home. Situated in the lovely village of Polmont, Ivybank House is a modern care home within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The home is centrally located close to local amenities. We pride ourselves on our positive approach to care and have created a friendly, welcoming and happy home where people enjoy both living and working.
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.
If you’re not already working as a senior care assistant, you will be required to register as a supervisor with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
Your role as a Meallmore Senior Care Assistant will include:
* Supporting the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the holistic care needs of individuals using the service.
* Providing and promoting positive work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies and legislation.
* Having a holistic approach in achieving outcomes in collaboration with all departments within the care service.
* Collaborating with care staff in your department and wider teams.
* Carrying out personal care duties.
Skills and Requirements:
* Experience working as a care assistant/support worker or in a similar care setting is essential.
* Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
* SVQ level 3 or above/equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable.
* PDA/Equivalent in Supervision.
* Communication and rapport 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 Meallmore Upskills Academy Senior Care Worker Programme.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000).
* Pension scheme.
* Company sick pay scheme.
Salary: £12.51 - £13.45 per hour (depending on experience) + overtime rates + benefits.
Hours: Bank opportunities available.
If you want to be part of our Meallmore family and this sounds like you, please click apply.
Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).
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