May 7, 2023
We are seeking individuals to To provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way. **VISA Sponsorship for candidate living in UK.
===YOUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE===
● 2 years or more experience in a similar role
● SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care
===YOUR SKILLS===
● Basic - Knowledge of health and safety.
● Basic - Understanding of health & social care best practice.
● Good - Attention to detail.
● Good - Time management, and planning.
● Good - Ability to work independently with initiative.
● Good - Communication across different audiences
● Excellent - Compassionate, trustworthy, and reliability
===WHAT WE OFFER===
People are at the heart of everything we do, so we continue to invest in our staff to ensure they are happy, motivated, well-trained and supported.
● Competitive salary and travel expenses
● Guaranteed hours and flexibility
● Employers’ contribution into your pension
● 28 days paid holidays
● Paid induction & full training
● Generous “Refer a friend” scheme
● A clear career pathway and opportunities for career development
● Your own Buddy and access to our Mentorship progress
● Access to education and learning resources
● On-going support with paid specialist training - from SVQ to Degree
● Participation to social occasions and events (Foodie Fridays)
● ‘Open-door’ policy so you can drop in to talk or have a coffee, Fruits & Snacks
===BENEFITS===
● Casual dress
● Company events
● Company pension
● Discounted or free food
● Free or subsidised travel
● Referral programme
● Wellness programmes
===SCHEDULE===
● Monday to Friday
● Weekend availability
===RESPONSIBILITIES===
Supporting service users, including assisting with:
● Advocacy and being a Key Worker.
● Catheter care, moving and assisting.
● Promotion of equality and people’s rights.
● Social visits, meal preparation and shopping.
● Reporting incidents, accidents, or complaints.
● Medication, washing dressing, continence promotion.
Managing personal workload, including:
● Logging into and out of every visit.
● Attending and contributing to meetings.
● Updating electronic records such as daily notes.
● Attending all relevant training and development programs.
● Keeping updated with care legislation and SCA policies
===ABOUT SOCIAL CARE ALBA===
Social Care Alba is a leading care at home provider in Edinburgh. An independently awarded top marks in all categories by the Care Inspectorate – we’re aware of how having the right support can transform peoples’ lives.