Job Description

===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.

===ABOUT THE JOB===

To provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way.

===YOUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE===

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role
• SVQ 3 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

===YOUR SKILLS===

• Good – Knowledge of health and safety.
• Good – Understanding of health & social care best practice.
• Good – Attention to detail.
• Good – Time management, and planning.
• Good – Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Excellent – 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

**VISA Sponsorship for candidate live in UK

Work remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:  £21,350.00-£23,000.00 per year

• Additional pay
• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Loyalty bonus

===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 new team members, including assisting with their:

• Learning & Development
• Induction and being a Buddy
• Mentorship & sharing of skills and knowledge

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

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