Overview
Randolph Hill Nursing Homes is looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at either Holmesview in Broxburn or Kirk Lane in Livingston. Permanent full-time, part-time, or bank posts are available.
Base pay range
Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.77 to £19.09 per hour, with overtime paid at time plus 33% and career development potential.
Benefits
* 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-time, 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 with lower staff turnover than the sector average
* Well-run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades
* More flexible working patterns can be achieved when required, working on our separate staff bank team
Main responsibilities
* Promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
* Uphold 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 in dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
* Report any injuries, disease or dangerous practices to relevant personnel
* Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 1 year care experience in an elderly care setting (nursing home, hospital or community-based). Student nurses are welcome to apply.
* We may consider candidates without experience depending on skill mix and home requirements
* For Principal Carer: 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 and prioritisation of workload for self and team
* Ability to problem solve and manage diverse situations within a nursing home
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing
* Ability to respond appropriately to a variety of issues
About Randolph Hill
Randolph Hill is one of Scotland’s long-standing care providers for older people, owning and running seven nursing homes across east central Scotland with strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels. We offer a structured career pathway with training, policies and procedures, and support to help staff develop within the organisation.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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