Job Description

William Simpsons is a registered charity and 71 bed residential care home which enables adults living with a mental health diagnosis, cognitive impairment, ARBD and other substance abuse related conditions, to get the very best out of life.

We are recruiting

Support Workers

to join our vibrant team on a

Full-time

basis and can commit to

35 hours

per week.

Why join our Support team?

Competitive hourly rates

- We offer competitive rates of pay between

23,132 and 23,660

annually depending on qualifications as well as enhanced overtime rates.

Promotes work life balance, by only working

3 shifts per week

with the option to pick up overtime if available.

We are proud to provide all our employees with the following

benefits

including:

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (Death in Service 4 x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent holidays

- 6 weeks per year

FlexEarn

- Access to the wages you earn, as you earn them

Extensive comprehensive training program

: dedicated trainers providing quality onsite training to all staff; comprehensive online e-learning package; access to funded SVQ places

Personal development opportunities

leading to career advancements within the company

Electronic care plan and medication MAR system

is used within the home to assist with the safe handling of medications and topical treatments (full training is provided)

Employee Referral Scheme

- award of 200 for successfully referring a friend for employment

Uniform free environment

Company Pension Scheme

Good public transport

, frequent buses with bus stops directly outside our driveway entrance

Free, onsite parking

Free meals/refreshments

We are a Real Living Wage and Accredited Disability Confident Employer.

What qualities and skills are we looking for in you?

Previous experience of working as a Support Worker (or equivalent role) within a care environment is beneficial

although this is not essential.

Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.

Good organisational skills and initiative.

Although SVQ level qualifications in Care are desirable, they are not essential as staff have the opportunity to access and achieve SVQ qualifications through William Simpsons.

What are the main aspects of the role?

o Assisting residents with all aspects of personal care and daily living requirements through the delivery of individual planned care programmes.

o Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents by undertaking domestic duties.

o Administration and recording of information in correlation with William Simpsons procedures and instruction from Team Leaders.

o Maintaining effective communication with residents and care teams.

o Safe handling and administration of topical treatments as per instruction from Team Leaders in conjunction with the eMAR medication system and Safe Operation Procedures.

o Promoting the independence and dignity of residents whilst enabling them to live their chosen lifestyle.

As you will be working with vulnerable adults, you will be required to join Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

Can you commit to 35 hours weekly? Do you have social care experience? Do you have voluntary or family caring experience? Do you live close enough to arrive at work at the appropriate time? Do you have the right to work in the UK for the next 2 years? Do you have any SVQ qualifications?
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person