Care Assistant

1 week ago

Kirriemuir, United Kingdom Balhousie Care Group Full time

**Salary £10.90 per hour**

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 a fantastic **opportunity **to join our award winning business, based at our flagship** Balhousie Lisden** home in **Kirriemuir.**

We have a permanent **full time and part time** posts available. **Flexible bank** contracts are also on offer.

Balhousie Care Group’s **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?

**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 / Unit.
**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 (highly desirable)

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_

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