Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
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Job Description
Working for Erskine:
ERSKINEis an iconic Scottish charity formed in 1916 by Scotlands compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful funfilled environment made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages activities centre and apartments.
Working in social care can be demanding. However at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications but we prize kindness and compassion above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution fantastic career opportunities and enhanced annual leave.
If you are kind and committed then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our exservice community and everyone in every role in every department plays their part.
Activities Assistant
Erskine Home Bishopton
25 hours per week 5 days over 7
6 week rolling rota)
Our service is provided in a 24/7 365 days environment:
shifts including evenings weekends & bank holidays
Grade 2 Salaryper annum (pro rata)
Permanent Parttime role
Closing Date: Sunday 6th April 2025
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing recreation and social activities for the residents in our Erskine Home. This will take into account the residents preferences and choices thereby creating a sense of purpose opportunity and fun. The capability to entertain on both a small and large scale is essential. You will therefore possess a lively and outgoing personality excellent communication skills along with the ability to work on your own initiative.
Whilst previous care experience is desirable along with SVQ II in Health and Social Care or SVQ Social Service and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 it is not essential. You will however be required to achieve this qualification and Erskine will support you through this. You will also be responsible for ensuring you are a member of the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of joining Erskine
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We offer competitive rates of pay a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Benefits:
- Dayforce Wallet employees have the power to request up to 50 of their earned pay ondemand in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
- Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of 500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments 250 after 3 months service and a further 250 after 6 months service
- 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays increasing to 33 days per year at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
- Employer pension contribution
- Reimbursement of professional care fees
- Structured Induction programme
- Flexible working considered
- Opportunities for training & development
- Enhanced sick & maternity pay
- Inhouse Occupational Health Service
- Free OnSite Parking
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme
- Blue Light Card
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.Wherea candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more in addition to a Disclosure/PVG they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.
Please apply online at erskine/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0.
Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer
ErskineVeteransCharityisthetradingnameofErskineHospital
CompanyNo.SC174103RegisteredCharitySC006609
Other details
- Job FamilyCare
- Pay TypeSalary
- Min Hiring Rate13.13
- Max Hiring Rate13.18
- Travel RequiredNo
Employment Type
Full-Time
