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We Are Recruiting!
Roles We are Recruiting
We are currently recruiting for various positions, see below for details.
We are recruiting for a Deputy House Manager.
The main purpose of the role is to support the House Manager to oversee all activities within the House ensuring the quality of the service, care and support provided meets the required standard and Garvald ethos. Through personal contribution and through the team they provide a safe, secure home for their residents in their care and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.
The key priorities of the role are to ensure that a holistic approach (based on Rudolph Steiner’s principles) is applied in practice, striving to meet the needs of the whole human being and working to create a healthy social atmosphere in the house. To support the House Manager to ensure the House is operated within the policies and procedures of Garvald West Linton. To work with the House Manager to ensure residents’ care plans are properly implemented within SSSC guidelines. To support the House Manager to ensure standards are maintained to meet registration requirements with the Care Inspectorate. The salary is £28,288 per annum and some of the benefits include pension scheme and life assurance. The hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 7am and 10pm. The closing date for applications is Friday 15th November 2024.
To apply please do so on line at www.garvaldwestlinton.org.ukwork-with-us. If you would like to have an informal chat regarding the position, please telephone Fiona Worthington or Jennifer Crichton on 01968 682211.
We are recruiting for Live-in and Live-out Care Staff.
We are recruiting for both Live-in and Live-out Care Staff who have a very important role to play in ensuring that the residents physical and emotional needs are properly met and in structuring the course of their day.
We have both full-time and part-time vacancies available. The rate of pay is £12 per hour. Staff benefits include a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and life assurance scheme. Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.
Please apply on line at www.garvaldwestlinton.org.uk/work-with-us.
Please click on the Care Staff job description link for further information regarding the post. For an informal chat regarding the position please telephone Donna Chisholm on 01968 682211.
Useful Information
Values and Attributes we are looking for staff joining our team:
You must be;
- able to treat our service users with dignity and respect
- able to uphold their rights as individuals
- honest and trustworthy
- reliable and dependable
Skills and Abilities
You must be able to;
- communicate well
- recognise and respond to the needs of others
- work as part of a team
- be flexible in approach
- maintain good sense of humour
Downloadable Application Forms
Ethos of the Organisation
The aim of Garvald West Linton is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals we support.
Role of the Care Staff
Care Staff ensure that the residents physical, spiritual and emotional needs are properly met through their day to day interactions and support.
All members of care staff should adhere to the policies and procedures in the Garvald West Linton Policies and Procedures file located on the Garvald Electronic Management System. Each member of staff is also expected work within the recommendations agreed by the Care Inspectorate.
Care staff are responsible for the care needs of residents and assisting residents at mealtimes and tea breaks, etc. We try at Garvald to encourage self-help skills.
Care staff have domestic duties in the house, e.g. cooking and cleaning; Often these tasks are carried out alongside the residents to create a homely atmosphere;
Care staff carry out support tasks relating to personal care and daily living by prompting, teaching by example, working alongside, or doing the task.
Following an introduction by the senior care staff and/or deputy, administration of medicines to the residents
Each resident at Garvald has an individual Care Plan and care staff are involved in the care planning process and to apply these care plans in daily life. The care staff are involved, with support, in necessary record keeping for the residents in their care.
Some residents at Garvald have complex behaviour and a few with learning disabilities also have some mental health problems. Care staff are required to respond to these. Support from other senior staff is available and the necessary training is also provided.
Opportunities exist for staff to work in the day timetable in the workshops or in household activities.
Facts About Live In Care Staff
What is involved in Care work?
Why work in Garvald West Linton?
During their stay some staff come here to improve their English, mix with different cultures, gain practical skills, develop people skills, experience life in community or share interests with others. Whatever your reasons for thinking about joining us, we expect you to be interested in working with people with learning disabilities or other support needs.
How long will I need to commit to work in Garvald?
I do not have any experience or qualifications – Can I still apply?
What does the working hours look like?
Can I apply for Part Time Live-In job?
How much time off will I get?
How does accommodation work?
What is food like?
We will endeavour to provide alternatives for food intolerances while you are on duty but we may not be able to cater for these at times when you are off or on holiday. Again you would be responsible for buying your favoured options.
How good does my English need to be?
What should I bring with me?
The weather in Scotland is variable. It may be warm, cold, snowy, wet, windy, sunny, sometimes all in the one day, so come prepared. Think about dressing in casual layers (such as jeans, t-shirt, cardigan/jumper) and wearing closed, secure footwear (such as trainers). Bring warm clothes with you, especially for outdoors, though you can often buy cheap, warm clothes in charity shops once you’re here. A waterproof jacket, plus scarf, hat and gloves and sturdy outdoor shoes will be useful. Our residents also like to go swimming once a week, therefore you might want to bring your swimwear too. You don’t need to bring bed linen or a towel with you. These will be available during your stay here in your room.