Senior Care Assistant - Forthland Lodge

Join our friendly team at Meallmore as a Senior Carer at Forthland Lodge Care Home and benefit from our exclusive Golden Handshake offer of up to GBP1500 for new recruits!
Our Meallmore team at Forthland are ready to warmly welcome you as a Senior 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. We cater to three main client groups: frail elderly, dementia and acquired brain injury and we promote key values of safety and wellbeing within the home.
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.
If you re not already working as a Senior Care Assistant, you will be required to register as a supervisor with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
Your role as a Meallmore Senior Care Assistant will include:
Supporting the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the holistic care needs of individuals using the service. Providing and promoting positive work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies and legislation. Having an holistic approach in achieving outcomes in collaboration with all departments within the care service. Collaborating with care staff in your department and wider teams. Carrying out personal care duties. Skills and Requirements:
Experience working as a Care Assistant/support worker or similar care setting is essential. Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements. SVQ level 3 or above/equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable. PDA/Equivalent in Supervision Communication and repour building skills. Kind caring nature. What we can offer you:
Exciting Golden Handshake Offer!
As part of our commitment to attract the best talent to Forthland Lodge Care Home, we are thrilled to announce a special Golden Handshake for new recruits! This offer includes:
A GBP1500 bonus for newly hired Senior Care Assistants. Payment split into two parts: 50% with your first paycheck and the remaining 50% after completing three months with us. This exclusive offer is our way of showing appreciation and support for your commitment to excellence in care from day one. Its our way of committing to you, your skills and your professional development at Meallmore. Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication right from the start!
Other benefits include:
Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income every hour of every day) Subsidised meals Hourly overtime rates available 28 days annual leave pro rata Free uniform Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our Meallmore Upskills Academy Senior Care Worker Programme Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to GBP1000) Pension scheme Company sick pay scheme Salary: GBP11.83 - GBP12.72 per hour (depending on experience) + overtime rates + benefits
Hours: Full time, part time and bank opportunities available across days and nights
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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