Care Assistant

6 days ago

Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom Newlands Care Home Full time

Are you a compassionate, motivated and a reliable care assistant who works well as part of a team, Newlands Care Home in Dunfermline is looking to recruit Nightshift Relief Care Assistants.


Relief Care Assistants must be flexible, able to work weekends and be available at short notice to cover absences.
Nightshift starts at 10pm and finishes at 8am. They may be the requirement to occasionally start at 8pm some evenings.


Please research transport links if you are relying on public transport, you will be asked about this at the interview.


We are looking for experienced care assistants who understand that this is a physically demanding role and good time keeping skills are essential. We are also looking for care assistants that have experience of working night shifts.


Care assistants need to have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all kinds of people, in situations which can be stressful or emotionally challenging.


More specifically they should have:

  • A friendly approach and the ability to put residents at ease, whatever their physical or social needs
  • The ability to be tactful and sensitive at all times
  • A good sense of humour
  • Respect for the resident and their families
  • A high level of patience as some residents do experience stress and distress.
  • A good knowledge of basic health care and hygiene standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to deal with anxious residents
  • A responsible and flexible attitude to residents and the job
  • Manual dexterity and a certain level of physical strength
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure
  • A commitment to the job, the residents and their families
  • The ability to think quickly and solve problems as they arise


We are preferably looking for people with 12 months experience in a care home setting, however this is not essential.

However previous care experience is essential.


All employees working in care must now be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting employment.

You will be asked to register after 6 weeks.


All care staff must be willing to work towards an SVQ2 or equivalent if they do not already have this qualification within 5 years of taking up this care post.

Part funding through the SAAS is available for completion of SVQ 2 and SVQ 3 qualifications.


All staff will receive a full induction programme which involves several weeks shadowing with experienced staff members and allowing time for you to get to know the residents fully.

You will complete Moving and Handling training, fire training and online e-learning training during this induction.


We are offering an hourly rate of £ £13.00,
PAID BREAKS (equivalent to £ £14.44 for working hours) , a company pension scheme, 5.6 weeks holiday a year, optional Health Insurance, refer a friend scheme and the chance to work with a great team in a family run care home.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in joining our team then please apply.

Interviews will be held over Zoom with a member from the management team.

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

Pay:
£12.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • How many years of nightshift experience do you have?

Experience:

  • Care home: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

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