Care Assistant - #1658088

We care, the way you care -Come and join us in Edinburgh!

Randolph Hill, a reputable provider of elderly care in Scotland, operates seven well-rated nursing homes in east central Scotland. Known for strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels, Randolph Hill offers a supportive, flexible environment for career development and meaningful contributions to resident care.

Randolph Hill is one of Scotlands long standing, reputable providers of care for older people.

We are looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at our excellent nursing homes in Edinburgh; Ashley Court in Morningside or BlenhamHouse in Sighthill. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.

• Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.77 - £19.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33% and career development potential***
  
  

Company Benefits For Our Care Assistant

Excellent rate of pay - £13.77 - £19.09 per hour - we are an accredited Living Wage employer

Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 - £25.39 per hour)

Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available

Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks

Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement

Long service holidays and awards

Free parking on site

Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub

Rolling programme of mandatory training

Structured career development opportunities up to Team Leader level

Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team

"Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants

Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector average

Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes

More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our separate staff bank team

Main Responsibilities For Our Care Assistant

• To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
• To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
• To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
• From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
• For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
• Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
• Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately
  
  

Join our exceptional team and make a difference in the world of care!

All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.