Care Assistant, Dayshift & Nightshift in Angus, Arbroath

Based at Cliffview Court, Arbroath. In this workstyle most of your time is spent undertaking the direct delivery of front-line services work. Cliffview Court, Arbroath and Chapel Bond, Montrose provide accommodation with support for individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. Tenants/Service Users receive 24 hours integrated Health and Social Care support within their own homes. Most tenants require substantial assistance to maintain their own tenancies within the community and support needs to be flexible to ensure their identified needs are met. Working 30 hours per week, you will provide assistance to people living with a mental health diagnosis in the community. You must have good oral and written communication skills, experience of working with people with a mental health diagnosis and of carrying out personal care. You will be expected to work a 24 hour, 7 days shift pattern, which comprises of : Early = 8am-4pm, mid = 9am-5pm, late = 1pm-9pm, night duty = 9pm - 7.30am. Applicants must be reliable and flexible in terms of meeting the changing needs of the service. Successful applicants will be given access to all mandatory and specific training required for the role/service. In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council. We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.