Overview
We are looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at our nursing homes in East Lothian - Muirfield in Gullane or Fidra House in North Berwick. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.
Responsibilities
* To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
* To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
* To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
* To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
* To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
* To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
* To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 1 year care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
* From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
* For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
* Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
* Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
* Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
* Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
* Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately
Benefits
* Excellent rate of pay - £13.77 - £19.09 per hour - accredited Living Wage employer
* Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 - £25.39 per hour)
* Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available
* Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks
* Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
* Long service holidays and awards
* Free parking on site
* Blue Light Card available
* Rolling programme of mandatory training
* Structured career development opportunities up to Team Leader level
* Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
* "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants
* Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector average
* Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes
* More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our separate staff bank team
Other information
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Note: Join our exceptional team and make a difference in the world of care!
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