Care Assistants Bishopton, Scotland
Job description
Care Assistants
Erskine Home, Bishopton
Various hours (23, 34.5, 37.5) per week, internal rotation
Grade 2 Salary £22,630 - £23,475 per annum (pro rata)
permanent, full time / part time roles
Closing Date: Sunday, 26th February 2023
The Role:
In your role as a Care Assistant you will work under the supervision of senior care staff and Registered Nurses to provide excellent standards of care to residents.
You will work closely with colleagues to deliver the best care for residents, encouraging independence and personal choice and helping to provide an environment which is conducive to residents with varied and complex needs.
Erskine is keen to recruit people who are committed to the care of older people, including those with dementia.
SVQ II in Health and Social Care or SVQ Social Service and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 is preferable but not essential; however, you will be required to achieve this qualification. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that they are a member of the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of joining Erskine.
Benefits:
- Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
- 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
- Employer pension contribution of up to 10%
- Free payment of PVG
- Uniform provided
- Structured Induction programme
- Flexible working considered
- Fantastic progression opportunities with development, training and ongoing support
- Enhanced sick & maternity pay
- On site Occupational Health Service
- Access to credit union
- Work in modern, purpose-built facilities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme – e.g. complimentary fresh fruit, yoga classes and Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to Employee Reward Scheme which provides a huge range of discounts on everything from holidays to high street shopping, restaurants and cinema tickets.
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox). The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191. Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
