Befriender - Nursing Home

3 days ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Applecross Nursing Home Full time

**Are you a care professional looking to make a difference to our residents life’s? **Are you a warm-hearted, patient and naturally caring person? Are you looking for a rewarding career providing care and companionship for our residents? If you have all of these qualities then this job is perfect for you.

The Befriender role will play an important part in the lives of the residents of Applecross Nursing Home. As a Befriender you will be a reliable companion attending activities the residents enjoy taking part in.

These activities might include attending a concert, going to the cinema, going for a walk or out for coffee, visiting gardening centres, going out on shopping trips, or simply taking a walk down memory lane.

**Skills required**
- To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
- To be punctual and reliable
- To be kind, empathetic and friendly
- To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
- To have a good level of English
- To have previous experience as a Care Assistant (1 year +) and be registered with SSSC.
- To be a good communicator who can easily build relationships with others.

**Hours**
- 20 Hour contract ( 4 x 5 hour shifts) per week
- May include evening and week-ends
- **This is a 6 month temporary contract**

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free uniform
- Store discount
- Free on Site parking
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- 5.6 weeks holiday ( 6 weeks after one year)
- Competitive rate of pay £12 per Hour

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Physical setting:

- Nursing home

Shift:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BE030424



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