Social Care Assistant

About us

Stranraer Skills Station, Care and Support Services are professional, customer-centric and collaborative in the Stranraer Area. Our goal is to ensure our supported individuals enjoy professional and outstanding Care and Support Services, delivered in a way they want and at a variety of locations, to suit their outcomes, needs and wishes.

Our work environment includes:

• Privacy, dignity, and equality for all
• Safe working environment
• Wellness Program
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere and fabulous team camaraderie
• Flexible working hours to suit
• Company perks
• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training, with mentoring and support

*Duties:**

- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

- Assist in meal preparation and/or feeding as needed

- Provide emotional support and friendship to individuals

- Maintain a clean and safe environment

- Supporting individuals' skill maintenance and development

- Follow care plans and communicate any changes in the individuals' condition, needs or wishes to the appropriate staff members

- Utilise basic IT skills for documentation purposes

**Experience:**

- Prior experience in a care or supportive role is preferred but not required as mentoring and training will be provided.

- Ability to drive is a desire, but not required

- An outgoing personality and desire to ensure our individuals can experience various activities in our local and wider community

**Requirements:**

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team or lone working environment

- Compassionate and empathetic nature

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to follow instructions and work independently when necessary

- Self-satisfaction in pride in yourself and your role

- To be able to listen and follow instructions

- Ability to have fun

Join our team as a Social Care Assistant or Social Care Practitioner, depending on your qualifications, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our individuals.

If you are dedicated, caring, and looking to contribute positively to the well-being of others, we would love to hear from you.