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Ref no:
299186
Published:
30/09/2022
Closes:
30/10/2022
Location:
Aaron House Care Home, Beeslack House, Edinburgh Road, , EH26 0QF
Rate:
£19,693 - £26,257 per month
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36 day per week

Are you looking to work locally ? Are you caring, personable and trustworthy? Do you have care experience? We are seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team, at Aaron House Care Home, in Penicuik, Edinburgh.

Aaron House care home, is a grand, converted mansion house, located in beautiful, spacious grounds, in a quiet rural area of Edinburgh. The home is supported by a friendly and committed team, fully trained in providing care for older people who require residential, nursing, or who are living with dementia.

About You:

  • Must have previous care experience
  • Able to work well as part of a team and independently
  • Obtain good communication skills
  • Able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities set
  • Able to care and support residents day to day living
  • To have the values of making a positive impact

What we can offer:

  • Full time contract
  • Night shifts
  • 36 or 48 hours available per week (Part time or bank options also available!)
  • Working hours: Nights 8pm – 8am, including weekend work
  • Pay rate: £19,693 to £26,257 per annum
  • Paid breaks
  • 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
  • Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
  • Annual fee paid towards the SSSC membership
  • Yearly salary review
  • Paid uniform provided
  • Support provided with your SVQ and with ongoing Training and Development

What does the job role involve?

We understand that care roles are demanding, and we are looking for candidates who are able to support our residents to remain active and independent.

  • Help them with their everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
  • To encourage and support them in all aspects of their daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
  • Take responsibility by following tailored plans, assisting them with serving meals and drinks and feed residents who are unable to feed themselves and all other tasks involved in the job role.

Why join us?

Our employees play a important role in our care homes and our values are based on ‘We Care About Care’. We are looking for individuals who have the same values and are able to help us make a real difference to the residents in our homes.

If you too believe that this is the most important part of everyone’s role in a care home and are looking for a rewarding job then we’d love to hear from you.