Job description
Job Title
Care Worker – Elderly Care
Location
Shetland Islands (community-based and/or residential settings)
Salary
£18 – £22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract Type
Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available
(Include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as required)
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Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to elderly individuals living in the Shetland Islands, enabling them to maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life within their own homes or care settings.
Must be a Driver and willing to take your car upto Shetland
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Key Responsibilities
Personal Care & Daily Living
* Assist service users with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility
* Support with eating and drinking, including meal preparation where required
* Assist with medication administration in line with care plans and training
Emotional & Social Support
* Offer companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness and promote wellbeing
* Encourage social interaction and participation in daily activities
* Build trusting, respectful relationships with service users and their families
Health & Wellbeing
* Monitor and report changes in physical or mental health
* Support individuals with long-term conditions, dementia, or age-related illnesses
* Follow care plans accurately and contribute to reviews when needed
Record Keeping & Compliance
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records
* Adhere to safeguarding policies, health & safety guidelines, and confidentiality requirements
* Work in line with Care Inspectorate standards and organisational policies
Teamwork
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members
* Attend training, supervision, and team meetings as required
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