Health Care Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Elsie Inglis Nursing Home

Elsie Inglis Nursing Home

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

Job description

We are seeking talented and caring individuals looking to begin or continue their career in Social Care with us, making a difference to the lives of our residents at Peacock Medicare Ltd.

Peacock Medicare Ltd have been providing high quality care to older people for over 30 years in West Lothian and Elsie Inglis Nursing Home in Edinburgh is now open.

About Elsie Care Home

Elsie Inglis is set within the original Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital (EIMHH), from which it now takes its name.

The home is situated on the very edge of Holyrood Park, with panoramic views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags with private access to the many paths and features of the Royal Park.

The home is a completely new, fully refurbished entity, providing 49 premium rooms with full shower en-suites and includes everything associated with a modern, fully compliant care home.

Under new management the home is now open, and this is an excellent opportunity to join the team at the beginning of the new Elsie Inglis journey.

Current Opportunities

We have number of opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants as well as for individuals who are looking for a career change to join our team.

We have vacancies on day shift with shift times are as follows:

Day shift: 0745hrs

2000hrs

Full-time hours average 40.25 hours per week

Main roles and responsibilities

Your main role as a Care Assistant within our homes is to ensure the highest quality, person-centered, care is given to our residents in accordance with their care plans.

You will assist our residents in all aspects of their care needs whilst maintaining their comfort and dignity and will assure our residents retain their right of choice and remain as independent as possible.

No two days will be the same, whether you are assisting with personal care, helping at mealtimes, getting involved in resident activities and outings or just being a friendly face and a listening pair of ears over a cup of tea, your role will enhance the lives of the residents who live in our home.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will be dedicated to providing the best care and support to the residents in your care.

You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Having your SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and previous experience in the care sector is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.

Pay and benefits
As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

Hourly pay rate from £10.78 (£10.88 with SVQ2)
Excellent progression opportunities within the home
Rewards & Recognition Programme
Free learning and development with regular training
Full support with SSSC registration
Subsidised meals
Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
Excellent public transport links and free parking for staff

To Apply
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Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
, Permanent

Salary:
From £10.78 per hour

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £10.78 per hour

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
From £10.78 per hour

Benefits: