Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Principal Care Assistant to join our team in Muirfield, Gullane for shifts of 3 days or 4 days per week.
Market Leading Rates of Pay – from £16.48 – £19.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33%, enhanced sick pay scheme covering up to 6 months, recommend a friend bonus and a great working environment with development potential.
With a reputation for quality care delivery for the elderly since 1985, Randolph Hill is the perfect place to build your career whilst delivering exceptional care.
Both permanent full or part time posts available. OR The opportunity to work on our successful staff bank with fully flexible shifts around your availability and in as many of our homes as you’d like to work in. Work shifts when you want them allowing perfect work/life balance. Our bank staff ensures greater continuity of care for our residents.
Why Join Randolph Hill?
* Excellent rate of pay (£16.48 – £19.09 p/h)
* Overtime paid at time and a third
* Rolling programme of mandatory training
* Structured career development opportunities from Care Assistant up to Team Leader
* Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
* Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
* Fantastic “Recommend a Friend” scheme – £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants
* Positive reputation of our nursing homes with low staff turnover
* Well run nursing homes with strong care inspection grades across our network
* Work flexibly and enhance your experience and skillset working in a variety of our homes (Bank only)
Main Responsibilities
* Promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
* Uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
* Provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
* Adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
* Set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
* Report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
* Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 1 year 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.
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