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Activities Co-Ordinator  Hours: 30 hours per week Pay: £12.21 per hour Location: Lanarkshire, ML10 6NL Collisdene Care Centre is situated in the beautiful South Lanarkshire town of Strathaven, set amongst landscaped gardens with open views of the surrounding countryside. Designed to provide person-centred support in small groups, Collisdene consists of three warm and welcoming houses.  With a strong focus on enablement, our three small group living environments provide 24-hour individualised nursing care for people with Learning Disabilities including physical and sensory impairment. Our priority is making our residents feel at home in a safe and welcoming environment. Our highly trained team support each individual in living as independently as possible, helping them to reach their full potential. Role Overview We are seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to join our team to plan and implement activities appropriate to Service Users needs and requests. Key Responsibilities

• Help Service Users to socialise within the Care Centre and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Service
• Users to maintain pre-existing hobbies
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Centres activities
• Accompany Service Users where possible to of site activities which may occasionally take place outwith normal working hours
• Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Service Users within the Care
• Centre
• Assist with fund raising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings
• Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documents and assist the Key Worker to review and update Service User Care Files.

Person Specification Essential:

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Service Users in all categories
• Friendly, creative and confident
• Good numerical and word processing skills
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Receptionist  Hours: 16 hours per week Pay: £12.21 per hour Location: Carluke, ML8 4HN Woodhurst specialises in a range of residential care for the elderly, from assistance with basic living tasks through to elderly nursing clients. Our team treats everyone with dignity and there is a firm focus is on promoting residents’ independence and quality of life. Role Overview We are seeking a receptionist to join our team and be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the Care Centre.  You will be the first point of contact for relatives and visitors when either attending or calling the home. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records of the Care Centre in line with Company policies and procedures, using computer and manual systems
• Prepare and issue regular Management Reports within prescribed timescales
• Process receipts of monies against Service Users accounts. Maintain records
• Prepare and submit relevant Service User financial information to Head Office to ensure invoices to local Authorities are produced accurately and promptly.
• Ensure invoices to Service Users are produced accurately and promptly.
• Follow up settlement of same using manual records.
• Ensure continuity of the Payroll
• Arrange accurate calculation of gross wages on a weekly basis using computer and manual systems.
• Maintain Staff attendance records
• Maintain complete files for Service Users and Staff Members in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Home Manager e.g. typing, filing, dealing with correspondence etc. within give timescales
• Operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier and computer as required
• Answer the telephone, respond to enquiries from Service Users and Visitors and direct enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner
• Maintain stationery supplies
• Order and maintain records of Staff Members uniforms

Person Specification Essential:

• Good numerical and word processing skills
• Knowledge/experience of MS Word and MS Excel
• Friendly, confident, well presented and customer focused
• Professional telephone manner
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• An appreciation of need for confidentiality
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Maintenance  Hours: 40 hours per week Pay: £12.21 per hour Location: Strathaven, Scotland Collisdene Care Centre is situated in the beautiful South Lanarkshire town of Strathaven, set amongst landscaped gardens with open views of the surrounding countryside. Designed to provide person-centred support in small groups, Collisdene consists of three warm and welcoming houses. Role Overview To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. Key Responsibilities • An employee needs to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, develop their understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, and safeguard adults in a way that recognises their choice and control • Ensure that all existing stocks are maintained in a safe and tidy environment and reorder as and when required • Inform the Home Manager or Person in Charge of any visit to Care Centre by external maintenance staff. Record the visit in appropriate manner. • Undertake driving duties if required by Home Manager or Person in Charge limiting trips to necessary mileage only i.e. frequent visits to GP should be reduced by planning • Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties • Notify the Home Manager or Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work from all periods of absence • Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre and The Company • Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times • Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales • Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained • Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you Person Specification Essential:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery
• Good communication skills
• Confident team player
• Clean driving licence
• Use of car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Night Care Assistant Hours: 22 - 44 hours per week Pay: £12.60 per hour Location: Strathaven, Scotland Collisdene Care Centre is situated in the beautiful South Lanarkshire town of Strathaven, set amongst landscaped gardens with open views of the surrounding countryside. Designed to provide person-centred support in small groups, Collisdene consists of three warm and welcoming houses. Role Overview We are seeking a night care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting. To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality.  To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors. Key Responsibilities

• • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living
  • Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
  • Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
  • Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
  • Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
  • Assist in the promotion of continence
  • Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
  • Observe care planning needs for Service Users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
  • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
  • Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
  • Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
  • Report on well-being of Service Users

Person Specification Essential:

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Night Care Assistant Hours: 22 - 44 hours per week Pay: £12.60 per hour Location: Carluke, Lanarkshire Woodhurst Care Centre is a charming former manse situated in a quiet, leafy area within walking distance of Carluke. Set in extensive grounds, the centre combines a historic property with modern facilities. The home has been sympathetically refurbished with purpose-built extensions added. Woodhurst specialises in a range of residential care for the elderly, from assistance with basic living tasks through to elderly nursing clients. Role Overview We are seeking a night care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting. To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
• Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
• Assist in the promotion of continence
• Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
• Observe care planning needs for Service Users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well-being of Service Users

Person Specification Essential:

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.