Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within a thriving care environment?

Due to recent growth, we have a great opportunity at Ion Care & Support within our Enablement Centre in Maddison, Falkirk. We require experienced care staff to work in a purpose-built enablement centre, in which we host a range of enablement activities.

This would be a great path for someone to go down who is looking to make a real difference and be there helping others. We have our service users at heart and go above & beyond to ensure they are getting all the right care & support.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship Visa

What can we offer you?

Permanent Contracts - Full time shifts available

Hourly rate at 12.60

Ongoing Support

Great referral scheme - 200 for every person you refer

Personal Development Plan - full comprehensive training courses and the opportunity to gain SVQ 3 qualification

Pension & Incentive scheme

Duties for this role will include but not be limited to:

Providing a full range of care and support services to service users within our enablement centre.

Provide personal care which could include assisting with washing, showering, bathing, and dressing. - always promoting dignity

Planning, developing, and hosting a range of social and enablement activities with residents.

Record keeping.

Supporting to meet nutritional and hydration needs - taking into consideration special dietary needs.

Interacting with service users, promoting independence & freedom of choice.

Skill and Qualities

In your role as a support worker the following skills and qualities would be beneficial:

A warm and caring approach with a genuine desire to help our Service Users.

Willingness to develop further skills & keep up to date with legislation.

Ability to work safely and comply with health and safety legislation.

Forward thinking and can work on your own initiative.

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

A self-confident individual who can stimulate our service users to be motivated and involved.

The ability to work and relate to people from a variety of backgrounds.

A respectful approach to Service Users.

Reliable and flexible with shift patterns.

Great team working skills

Location: Maddiston, Falkirk

Shift Pattern currently

Monday - Friday

Shift times - 8am - 4pm

Shift time may be subject to change due to the growth of the service which may involved evenings and weekends .

Successful candidates will be required to drive our mini buses to accommodate the needs of our service users .

Due to insurance requirements, you must hold a valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and be able to drive a minibus.

Company Background:

At Ion, we offer a range of care solutions within the Falkirk, West Lothian and South Lanarkshire areas, including residential care, care in the community, and an enablement centre.

We have consistently high Care Inspectorate grades across all of our services.

Our service users are at the heart of everything we do, and we understand the importance of enabling each service user to be as empowered and independent in their home and community as possible.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person