Job Description

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our vibrant

Nightshift

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

25,862-26,390

annually depending on qualifications as well as enhanced overtime rates.

Basic rate 12.71-13.00 (depending on experience) per hour with a 1.50 p/h unsociable hours uplift for working nightshift.*

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

(4x Salary)

& Death Service

Employee Assistance Programme

'Refer a Friend' Scheme

Excellent holidays

- 6 weeks per annum.

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 & opportunities for future career advancements.

SVQs

: funded SVQ qualifications.

Electronic MAR & Med system

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

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 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?

Assisting residents with all aspects of personal care and daily living requirements through the delivery of individual planned care programmes. Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents by undertaking domestic duties. Administration and recording of information in correlation with William Simpsons procedures and instruction from Team Leaders. Maintaining effective communication with residents and care teams. Safe handling and administration of topical treatments as per instruction from Team Leaders in conjunction with the eMAR medication system and Safe Operation Procedures. 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 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Transport links
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