Care and Support – Dounemount Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 per hour
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours: 33 hours per week
Our care home, located on the outskirts of Macduff, offers excellent residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for 34 residents, ensuring top-quality support in a tranquil setting.
What You’ll Do
* Empower independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
* Personalised care: Follow and support each resident’s personal care plan, providing hands‑on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
* Health and wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the nurse or clinical deputy manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
* Champion dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
* Social support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
* Safety and comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
* Nutritional support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
* Spread smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.
About You
* Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in health & social care is preferred.
* Experience: Ideally, you have at least six months of experience as a care assistant; we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
* Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
* Values: You bring integrity, respect and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.
Contract Details
* Pension
* Onsite parkingPaid PVG
* Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract)
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