Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are 35 bed residential care home in Edinburgh. We are looking for people who have passion for caring and can support Rooted in Love values; integrity, accountable, compassion, passion, respect and boldness. No experience required, full training will be provided.
As a Care Assistant you will play a key role in high quality programme of support which promotes resident choice and control, whilst delivering personal care and promoting independence.
Help each resident enjoy the highest possible quality of life, surrounded by love, friendship and support with a Christian environment
Help to deliver excellent person centred care
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
Remain alert and alternative to the needs of residents throughout the shift to ensure that their needs are met at all times
Engage with residents to participate in recreational and development activities including those outside the home
Support residents who are distressed. Remain respectful and caring at all times despite distress reaction behaviour which may be shown by some residents
Support residents at the end of their life
Observe, monitor and record condition of residents
Support health and safety of yourself and residents, complying with relevant legislation and Salvation Army procedures.
Participate in Supervision and Appraisal
Work positively as a member of the team ensuring effective and harmonious relationships are maintained with all members of staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Religious Institutions
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant roles across The Salvation Army - Eagle Lodge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Religious Institutions.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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