Care Assistant - Forthland Lodge Care Home inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED SUN 29 SEP 2024

£12.00 - £12.10 per hour + overtime rsates + benefits
BONUS DEMENTIA FAMILY PENSION SSSC UNIFORM

Meallmore Limited rIg9iV8

Job Description

Our Meallmore team at Forthland Lodge are ready to warmly welcome you as a Care Assistant within their care home. Conveniently located close the city centre of Edinburgh, Forthland Lodge offers residents safe, comfortable surroundings in a purpose-built nursing home. Our purpose-built care home provides high quality, personalised nursing care for people living with an acquired brain injury and older people, including those living with dementia and its related conditions.

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 whether that be as a Senior Care Assistant or a Senior Care Practitioner, the choice is yours!

If you’re not already working as a care assistant, you will be required to register to the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council), Meallmore will support you with this process.

Your Role As a Meallmore Care Assistant Will Include

To promote/provide a high quality of care and support in accordance with Individual care/support plans.
To assist in creating wellbeing within a caring environment and be involved in the general activities of the home.
To adhere to Meallmore Standards, Policies and Procedures, National Care Standards.
To work in line with the SSSC codes of Practice.
Collaborate with care staff in your department and wider teams.
Carry out personal care duties.

Desirable Skills

Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable.
Communication and repour 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
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free uniform
Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
Pension scheme
Company sick pay scheme

Salary: £12.00 - £12.10 per hour + overtime rsates + benefits

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Please note that we do offer visa sponsorships, however we currently have no visa sponsorships available at this time**

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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To promote/provide a high quality of care and support in accordance with Individual care/support plans.
To assist in creating wellbeing within a caring environment and be involved in the general activities of the home.
To adhere to Meallmore Standards, Policies and Procedures, National Care Standards.
To work in line with the SSSC codes of Practice.
Collaborate with care staff in your department and wider teams.
Carry out personal care duties.

Desirable Skills

Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable.
Communication and repour 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
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free uniform
Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
Pension scheme
Company sick pay scheme

Salary: £12.00 - £12.10 per hour + overtime rsates + benefits

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Please note that we do offer visa sponsorships, however we currently have no visa sponsorships available at this time**

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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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