Senior Health Care Assistant

Job description

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 Medicare Ltd. 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.

About Elsie Care Home

Elsie Inglis is set within the original Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital (EIMHH), from which it now takes its name. The home is situated on the very edge of Holyrood Park, with panoramic views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags with private access to the many paths and features of the Royal Park.

The home is a completely new, fully refurbished entity, providing 49 premium rooms with full shower en-suites and includes everything associated with a modern, fully compliant care home.

Under new management the home is now open, and this is an excellent opportunity to join the team at the beginning of the new Elsie Inglis journey.

Current Opportunities

We have number of opportunities for experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants. We have vacancies on day and night shifts with shift times are as follows:

Day shift: 0745hrs– 2000hrs

Night shift: 1945hrs – 0800hrs

Main roles and responsibilities

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant in our home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Healthcare Assistants alongside the Registered Nurses. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

Requirements

You should have an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification to join us as a Senior Healthcare Assistant. We will also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualized care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there is no limit to how far you can go with us.

Pay and benefits

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

· Hourly pay rate £13.58

· 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

To Apply

Submit your application and CV via the APPLY button.

If you would like to hear more before applying, please contact the Manager at 0131 385 7504 who will be happy to help.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.58 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are you in the UK and have right to work?

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ or SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person