Support Worker Kinross, Scotland
Job description
Salary: £11.76 per hour
*We have just introduced a 45p per mile mileage allowance over 10 miles for this site*
*We have just introduced a ‘£1000 Golden Hello*’ bonus payment for Care and Support Worker positions at this site*
Join us now in a career that makes a difference.
As Scotland’s largest private care provider, with 25 homes, over 900 residents and 1500 staff; Balhousie is one of the country’s leading providers of elderly and specialist care. As well as award-winning care home teams throughout Scotland, we boast a stunning HQ and highly skilled support staff.
We have great opportunities within our award winning business, based at our lovely Balhousie Rumbling Bridge site, near Dollar/Kinross.
There are full and part time posts on offer for both Days and Nights. Our shift patterns are typically 8am-8pm/8pm-8am.
Within our home, we have two purpose-built Huntington’s units. These spacious and therapeutic environments were designed with consideration to the care needs of adults with Huntington’s disease and the challenging behaviours that can be associated with the condition.
This a great opportunity to join our fantastic team in a rewarding, permanent position where you will receive excellent training and have scope to develop the complex skills required to support people with Huntington’s Disease.
Please note that due to the rural location your own transport is essential.
Our core values are integral to how we operate, and that starts with recruitment. So before you apply, ask yourself:
Are you someone who is seen as a TRUSTED colleague?
Do you always ensure you are RESPONSIVE to the needs of others?
Do you have the potential to be an INSPIRING influence to colleagues and residents alike?
Are you keen to work within Care and PASSIONATE about making a difference to the lives of others?
If so, come and join Balhousie Care Group, and be one of our ‘Everyday Heroes’!
The Role
To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Home / Units.
Duties Include
- Ensure Residents’ individual needs are met through effective care planning and review. Using our new Samsung devices with PCS (Person Centred Software) to electronically record completed tasks etc.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home
- Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- Provide care and support as identified in care reviews and care and support plans, as directed by senior Staff Members
Skills, Abilities and Experience
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, colleagues, Managers and others
- A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individuals’ wishes
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
- Satisfactory Police Check and check against the PVG List
- Experience of working in a care/support setting (desirable)
- Please note that due to the rural location, having your own transport is essential
Apply Today!
Just some of our great suite of ‘Balhousie Benefits’*:
- Access to a huge range of discounts including holidays and grocery shopping!
- The ability to access your wages before payday, through an easy-to-use app!
- Enhanced overtime rates!
- Free health and legal advice!
- terms apply
