Care Assistant (Day Duty)

RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 18,969 - 26,298; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Structured career development opportunities

Recognition for outstanding performance

Flexibility in working hours for bank shifts

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking exceptional Care Assistants to join their team. The role offers market-leading pay rates from £13.77 to £19.09 per hour, with enhanced sick pay and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have at least a year of relevant experience and a strong commitment to high standards of care. This position includes both permanent and flexible bank shifts to suit individual availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or the community is preferred.
• Student nurses are welcome to apply.
• Knowledge of dementia care and ability to provide clinical support is required.

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.

Skills

Minimum of 1 year of care experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Time management and prioritization

Problem-solving skills

Education

SVQ 3 for Principal Carer post

Job description

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team in Kirk Lane, Livingston.

Market Leading Rates of Pay – from £13.77 – £19.09 per hour (depending on level), with overtime at time plus 33%, enhanced sick pay scheme covering up to 6 months, and a generous reward and development environment.

With a reputation for quality care delivery for the elderly since 1985, Randolph Hill is a place to build your career while delivering exceptional care. Randolph Hill care assistants enjoy time and support to really care for our residents.

Both permanent full- or part-time posts are available. OR you can join our staff bank with fully flexible shifts around your availability and in as many of our homes as you’d like to work in. Bank shifts offer work–life balance and greater continuity of care for residents.

Why Join Randolph Hill?

• Excellent rate of pay (£13.77 – £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
• Recommend a Friend scheme – £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants
• Positive reputation with low staff turnover
• Well-run homes with strong care inspection grades
• Work flexibly and develop your experience and skills across our network (Bank only)

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 the SSSC Code of Conduct
• Set a good example in dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• Report injuries, illness or dangerous practice 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 elderly care settings (nursing home, hospital or community). Student nurses welcome
• We may consider candidates without experience depending on suitability and home needs
• For Principal Carer post, SVQ 3 is essential with team leadership experience in a care environment
• Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia; ability to deliver clinical support in this area
• Time management and prioritisation of workload for self and team
• Problem solving and ability to manage diverse situations in a nursing home
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to respond appropriately to a variety of issues

Our Organisation

Randolph Hill has an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to provide support with a stable management structure, detailed policies and regular training, yet small enough to avoid excessive bureaucracy. Our homes have positive care inspectorate grades. We are committed to quality and seek like-minded people who wish to progress with us. We have 7 Nursing Homes located in Gullane, North Berwick, Edinburgh Sighthill, Edinburgh Morningside, Broxburn, Livingston and Dunblane.

What do our Staff Say?

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

“I have always had better job satisfaction with a smaller company.”

“The rate of pay is competitive for the area.”

“I enjoy caring for residents and feel satisfied making a difference in their quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a safe working environment, resources, and a person-centred approach.”

“I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill and have done so for over 5 years. Residents receive a high standard of care delivered in a person-centred manner.”

Applying from outside the UK?

We do NOT offer sponsorship for care assistants. If you require sponsorship to work as a Care Assistant, please do not apply.

The application process is confidential; references are followed up after a job offer is made and accepted.

8 Kirk Mews, Livingston Village, Livingston EH54 7FR

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