Reporting to the Charge Nurse/nurse in charge or delegated senior carer, you will be responsible
for the individual well-being of residents, ensuring that their physical, emotional and social needs
are met in accordance to their care plans and in a caring, kind and respectful manner,
preserving dignity and self-respect at all times.
You will act to uphold The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code, promoting and delivering
excellent professional standards within the Care Home. You will have a customer focus
approach and have a 'can do' attitude to ensure that our residents’ experience of service
remains positive.
You will be able to work with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds with an approachable
and solution-oriented style; keen to support and drive the development of a positive working
culture across the organization and able to represent the organization in all that they do.
About Us
At Viewpoint, people matter, not just our residents and tenants but our staff. We are a registered non-profit making organisation providing a range of general needs housing, supported housing and care services for older people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Established in 1947, our primary objective is to improve the quality of life and well-being of our care home residents and tenants through promoting independence, enabling choice and offering peace of mind in a safe, secure and supported environment.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you play a key role in the life and individual wellbeing of our residents, ensuring that their physical, emotional and social needs are met and care is delivered to the highest standard in accordance with their care plans. You assist with all day to day aspects of personal care needs including washing, dressing, assisting with meals. You also help to provide mental and physical stimulation by participating in recreational and social activities with our residents.
You will have up to 3 weeks induction when you will work closely with an experienced member of our staff team, to get to know our residents, the rest of the care home team and other people within our organization. You will be supported and trained in a range of topics, including Fire Awareness, Moving & Handling, Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Promoting Excellence in Dementia, Palliative & End of Life Care, Record Keeping (using our information recording system) and Data Protection (GDPR). Thereafter, you will continue to be supported in your learning and development to grow and thrive in your role
We require you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and to maintain the registration throughout your employment. We also require you join the Adult Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, and cover this cost for you.
About You
You will ideally have knowledge and understanding of the difficulties that can be experienced by older people. You might have gained this through providing support in a community setting, through experience in your own family, or through another relevant environment.
You are kind and respectful, always focused on preserving the dignity and self-respect for those you are or would be caring for. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to work effectively with a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds. You are keen to support and drive the development of a positive working culture.
We offer a generous reward package which includes:
7 weeks holidays including public holidays
Flexible shift patterns
Enhanced overtime rates
SSSC (renewal paid)
Attractive pension scheme
Life insurance (death in service benefit)
Subsidised meals
Free uniforms
An up to 3 week Induction Programme where you work alongside a colleague and are supervised and supported in practice to take responsibility for your work.
Wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme)
Bluelight Discounts
How to Apply
To apply for the vacancy you must complete our online application form - we do not accept CV's.
When completing the form please refer to our Job Description and Person Specification as we are looking for you to evidence and demonstrate in the personal statement section of our online application why you are the best person for this role.
Closing date: 09/12/2024 at 11:59pm