Care assistant

A little bit about us

Set in the scenic town of Alness, Redwoods Care Home provides personalised care in a serene, peaceful environment. Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, takes pride in delivering excellent care ingreat placesto live and work. Be part of a team that enhances residents' lives with compassion and respect.

As a Care Assistant with Meallmoreyou’llhelp residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.

You’llassistwith daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too.

It’sa chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake workthat’sas varied as it is rewarding.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what wouldreasonably begiven by a member of the person’s family.

Pay, £12.82 per hour +Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Hours
, full-time and part-time vacancy available

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care aremaintainedby supporting/assisting residents, with washing, dressing,mealtimesand all other aspects of daily living.
• Promoting residents' independence and well-being.
• Monitoring residents' health conditions, liaising with relatives and colleagues.
• Supporting residents in physical and social activities, getting to knowtheirinterests, and needsso they canlead their bestlifepossible,by understanding what means most to them as an individual.

• You'llneed to have a naturally caringand kind nature
• Have excellent communication and time management skills.
• Patience and empathy when dealing withchallenging situations.
• The ability to work well on your own or as part of a team.

Ideally you will have anSVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care, butdon’tworry if youdon’t, we will fully fund and support you to achieve this.

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with3 – 4days off each week. But if that stilldoesn’tsuit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG) and being registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.