Nightshift Care Assistant (Rosturk) - Careers

We are looking for a full-time night shift care assistant to join our team at Rosturk House in Cupar.

Schedule

• 2 or 3 × 12-hour shifts (19:45 – 08:00) per week on a rotating 7-day rota

Pay

£12.70 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist/support residents with all aspects of personal care in accordance with individual needs, adopting the role of key worker and carer
• Assist/support residents in all aspects of care needs—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual—ensuring comfort and dignity are maintained
• Promote equality, individuality, confidentiality, privacy, choice, and residents’ rights at all times
• Enable residents to contribute to their own personal care plan
• Support residents in maintaining social contact with family and friends and accessing available services and information
• Participate in group or one-to-one activities to promote therapeutic, meaningful recreation
• Assist in the promotion of continence
• Assist residents with individual dietary requirements, respecting preferences, special diets, and cultural needs; serve food and drink; clean/wash up as required; record dietary/fluid intake/output as instructed
• Assist in the delivery of end-of-life care and with last offices, ensuring full privacy and dignity for the dying and bereaved
• Answer call systems, doors, and telephones; respond and relay messages promptly
• Under supervision, report on residents’ well-being and carry out regular checks at intervals set by senior staff
• Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records in line with company policies and procedures
• Ensure correct use of equipment (e.g., hoists, wheelchairs) and participate in safety checks and cleaning of equipment, including hearing aids and spectacles
• Dispose of waste according to company policies and procedures
• Escort residents to healthcare appointments and social events as required
• Welcome visitors and provide refreshments when needed
• Practice integrity in all dealings with residents’ personal and financial affairs; report any concerns of abuse promptly
• Participate in staff and residents’ meetings and day-to-day communication
• Contribute to health, safety, and security for all residents and colleagues; maintain a clean, tidy, hazard-free environment
• Implement the company’s health and safety policy and emergency/fire procedures; adhere to infection control policies and report infectious illnesses immediately
• Report faulty appliances, equipment, furniture, or potential hazards to the home manager or person in charge
• Report any accidents incurred by residents, self, or others
• Keep all resident information confidential and notify the home manager promptly of any inability to report for duty
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures within defined time scales
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned

Requirements

Essential

• Genuine interest in working within care of the elderly
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to attend mandatory and vocational training programmes

Desired

• SVQ Level II or III (or working towards minimum SVQ Level II)
• Experience working with elderly persons in a care setting

Training and Development

• Participate in supervision sessions and personal development, acquiring new skills and ongoing training
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence
• Attend mandatory training days/courses on or off site
• Participate in relevant SVQ training to achieve required qualifications
• Register and conduct working practices with the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice within 6 months of starting