At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older residents with personal care and engage them in activities for their wellbeing.
- Company: Anderson’s, a caring residential service in Elgin focused on dignity and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, employee assistance programme, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Warm, caring attitude; good communication skills; commitment to gaining SVQ Level 2 in Care.
The predicted salary is between 13.65 - 13.65 £ per hour.
Overview
Are you a caring, committed, dedicated and reliable individual?
Anderson’s is a residential care service in Elgin.
We provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom have dementia.
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviors and attitudes that match our own.
- Core values
- Dignity – We believe people should be valued and respected.
- Care – We show concern and consideration for others needs and feelings.
- Trust – We rely on others’ honesty, commitment and strengths.
- Competency – We appreciate people’s abilities, skills, knowledge and experience.
- Working together – We realise that to succeed, co-operation and good communication are essential.
- Creativity – We support an environment where people share the load, solve problems and develop new ideas and ways of working.
- Vacancies
- Hours of work are an average of 19.41 hours per week over a 6-week rota, working a variety of day shifts which will include working two out of every three weekends.
- Hours of work are an average of 28.58 hours per week over a 6-week rota, working a variety of day shifts which will include working two out of every three weekends.
Responsibilities
The duties are varied and no two days will be the same.
Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such.
As a general guide, duties will include support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
Requirements
- You should be SSSC registered or able to commit to registering after completion of three months of employment.
- SVQ Level 2 in Care is desirable though not essential.
Consideration will be given to anyone who can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with good verbal and written communication skills together with an ability to work on your own initiative.
- If you do not already have an SVQ Level 2 in Care you would be required to work towards gaining this essential qualification and must be committed to undertaking to complete the qualification within the first 18 months of commencing employment with us.
- Shifts and pay
Our home is staffed 24/7 and we have a variety of shifts in operation.
Early shifts commence at 7.30 am, and late shifts can start at 4 pm.
Our late shifts generally end at 9.30 pm.
Rate of pay is £13.65 per hour.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Paid organisational Induction & induction shifts
- Subject to auto-enrolment eligibility
- Paid once in employment with Anderson’s
- Application and legal
Employment of successful applicant is subject to return of satisfactory recruitment checks such as references, PVG Scheme membership, verification of qualifications and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We regret that we are not able to sponsor applicants who are not already eligible to work in the UK.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to Katie Anderson, HR Administrator via email to.
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Carer in Elgin employer: Andersons Care Home
Anderson’s is an exceptional employer located in Elgin, dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities, we prioritise dignity, care, and trust in our work culture. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Programme and a contributory pension scheme, ensures that our team feels valued and supported in their vital roles.
