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WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU!

Are you a Care Assistant for a rewarding career with flexibility?

Are you interested in making a difference?

WE WANT YOU!

ABOUT US

Anavo are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference.

Burnside Care Home is set in a pleasant semi-rural location in the pleasant town of Laurencekirk. The home enjoys a lovely setting with many wonderful views out to open countryside and rolling landscapes. The home is a purpose-built modern property that has undergone additional improvements in recent years. With fifty-seven private rooms, all with en-suite facilities, the home is designed with the needs of older people in mind, with comfortable and homely lounge areas to relax in and comfortably socialise with others as well as plenty of natural light. All surroundings are of a high quality and there are outdoor areas and gardens to take in fresh air and enjoy the seasons. There is plenty of parking for visiting family and friends. The home is also a short walk from the High Street with its shops and amenities.

To ensure we meet the care needs of our residents there is a requirement to maintain a mix of male and female employees on night shifts. As part of this vacancy, we require female employees for night duty as part of the scheduled rota.

EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE:

Excellent hourly rates – above average basic rates.

Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.

Introduce a Friend - receive up to £250 when you introduce a friend or family member.

Other Perks include – Health & Wellbeing Programme, Free PVG.

Amazing Training Opportunities - We will support you with all the training you need, including SVQ qualifications and further clinical training if you want to specialise in areas like dementia and nutrition.

Requirements

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Support Service Users with all aspects of daily living, ensuring comfort, dignity, and high levels of care
• Assist with physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs
• Help Service Users with limited mobility or learning difficulties, using aids appropriately
• Monitor and support Service Users with confusion or behavioural issues
• Promote continence and assist with end-of-life care and last offices
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate daily records
• Respond to Nurse Calls, door, and phone, passing messages promptly
• Report on Service Users’ well-being and perform regular checks
• Make and change beds, keep rooms clean, and dispose of waste properly
• Clean and maintain personal equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids)
• Respect privacy and dignity, especially for dying or bereaved Service Users
• Support during meals, considering dietary needs and swallowing difficulties
• Record accidents and incidents in a timely manner

Qualities we look for in our staff

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Willing to learn new skills
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Approachable
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Good leadership skills

Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant PVG checks as part of the recruitment process.

***This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient level of applications, please do not delay in applying ***