Care Assistant – Sponsorship Available (Suitable for Displaced Workers)

Mansfield Care Group is part of a “Displaced Worker Pool” or offers support with visa transfers.

Eligibility: Workers must have received a letter from the Home Office confirming their original sponsor’s licence has been revoked, giving them 60 days to find a new job.

Location: Edinburgh, EH3
Hours: 33 Hours per week available

Shifts: Day or Night shifts available
Pay: £12.60 per hour

Our Home

Eildon House has strong community links and many of the residents and staff are local to the area.

Eildon House is a smart traditional stone terrace building overlooking private playing fields, with lots of cyclists and walkers passing by. The first-floor lounge has inspiring views of the Edinburgh skyline and castle. The home has space for up to 22 residents.

The Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Home on a permanent basis, working as an integral part of the care home team and in line with our values. You will play a vital role in assisting residents with daily activities, providing personal care, and ensuring their safety and well-being, based on a good understanding of the individual needs and preferences of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care: assisting residents with daily personal hygiene, including washing, dressing, and toileting, support mobility and transfers, including the use of mobility aids and hoists and assisting with continence care and ensure residents always maintain dignity.

Health and wellbeing: Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical and emotional health and escalate concerns appropriately.

Nutrition and hydration: Support residents with eating and drinking, ensuring dietary needs are met, encouraging hydration and monitor food intake, assist in preparing light meals or snacks when required.

Emotional & Social and wellbeing support: Investing time in getting to know the individual residents, providing companionship and engage in conversations to promote well-being, encourage residents to participate in social activities, hobbies and inspiring residents to set goals for themselves

Environmental & Housekeeping support including ensuring residents’ rooms and communal areas are clean, tidy, and comfortable, assisting with laundry and light housekeeping duties if needed and following infection control procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting.

Ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate records of care provided.

Willing to learn to use platforms used such as Person-Centred Software.

Knowledge of and compliance with regulatory requirements for quality and safety, meet CI standards and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to shape a growing, values-led organisation where people and culture are at the heart of everything.

A fast-paced, evolving environment where your work will have a real and lasting impact.

The chance to work closely with our care home team, contributing to our purpose of caring for people in a way that contributes to a meaningful life.

A collaborative, open, and learning-driven workplace, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Mansfield Care are actively recruiting full and part time care staff, domestic assistant, cook/chef, activities coordinators and registered nurses across the group. Please contact careers@mc1.org for more information.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Work Location: In person

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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