Position Overview & Specifications
Our Meallmore team at Ivybank House are ready to warmly welcome you as a 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 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:
- Hourly overtime rates available
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- 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: £10.50 to £10.60 per hour (depending on experience) + overtime rates + benefits
Hours: 23 to 34.5 hours per week, day shift.
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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