Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Livingston, United Kingdom Peacock Nursing Home Full time

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 Nursing Home.

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

**About Peacock Nursing Home**

Peacock is situated in the Eliburn area of Livingston and was opened in February 1993.

The home is purpose built and provides accommodation for 75 older people in single occupancy bedrooms with ensuite toilet and wash basin.

The home has a good reputation in the local area and encourages residents to participate in local events.

**Current Opportunities**

We have number of opportunities for experienced Care Assistants as well as for individuals who are looking for a career change to join our team. We have vacancies on day and night shifts with shift times are as follows:
**Day shift: 07.15hrs
- 19.30hrs**

**Twilight shift: 14.30hrs - 19.30hrs; 17.oohrs - 22.00hrs and 18.00hrs - 23.00hrs**

**Night shift: 19.15hrs - 07.30hrs**

**Main roles and responsibilities**

Your main role as a Care Assistant within our homes is to ensure the highest quality, person-centred, 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 £10.63 (£10.68 with SVQ Level 2)
- 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

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

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Livingston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person



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