Care Assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group LTD

Broxburn

On-site

GBP 18,969 - 22,702

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working patterns

Structured career development opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Staff discounts

Free parking

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Scotland is seeking a Care Assistant to join its team in Broxburn. This role involves promoting high standards of care and supporting the daily operations of the nursing home. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of care experience, with opportunities for full-time or part-time positions. Competitive pay rates and excellent employee benefits are offered, including training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 years care experience in elderly settings.
Experience working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Promote highest standards of care within the nursing home.
Support the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.
Maintain correctly written records as required.

Skills

Care experience

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

SVQ 3 (for Principal Carer level)

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Recruitment Manager at Randolph Hill Group LTD

Come and join us in West Lothian - We care, the way you care

Hello, I\'m Owen, Recruitment Manager for Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group.

I\'m excited to share that we are searching for an outstanding Care Assistant to join us at either Holmesview in Broxburn or Kirk Lane in Livingston. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.

Company Benefits;

Excellent rate of pay - £13.77 - £16.48 per hour - we are an accredited Living Wage employer
Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 - £21.92 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 to 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 all of our homes
More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our separate staff bank team

Job Purpose

To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.

Main responsibilities

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 level posts an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care home 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

Our Organisation

Randolph Hill is one of Scotland’s long standing, reputable providers of care for older people. We own and run 7 nursing homes across east central Scotland with strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels, making it the perfect place to develop your career whilst building positive relationships with our residents and delivering a higher standard of care in our purposely designed nursing homes. At Randolph Hill, we provide structure to make a real difference. We are large enough to be able to provide what our teams need, such as a supportive management, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and making the right decision to fit each circumstance. We have a career pathway allowing our staff to progress their career with many examples.

What do our Staff Say?

“It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team make an effort to get to know all the staff employed in all the homes.”

“I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company in comparison to larger care home providers.”

“The rate of pay is competitive for the area”

“I enjoy the experience of caring for my residents and feel satisfied when I am able to make a difference in a resident’s quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a very comfortable environment and resources to make that possible. Randolph Hill provide a good and safe working environment, quality care and co-operative management and these were the most important factors in making my decision to join Randolph Hill.”

“I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill. I have been employed by the company for over 5 years. The residents receive a high standard of care, delivered in a person centred manner. The staff and management have helped me to develop and progress in my career.”

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