Care Assistant: Elevate Elder Care & Career Growth

RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,727 - 27,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Mandatory training

Career development

Referral bonus

Supportive management

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group is seeking an exceptional Care Assistant for Blenham House in Edinburgh. The role supports delivering high-quality care to residents, upholding dignity and rights, and maintaining a safe environment.

The post offers training, structured career development, and a positive working environment with opportunities to work across multiple Randolph Hill homes. Overtime is paid at time and a third, with a strong staff support structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of care experience within elderly care settings or student nurses.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Good time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately.
• SVQ 3 is essential for Principal Carer posts along with leadership experience in a care environment.

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 injuries, disease or dangerous practice to relevant personnel.
• Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

SVQ 3

Job description

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group is seeking an exceptional Care Assistant for Blenham House in Edinburgh. The role supports delivering high-quality care to residents, upholding dignity and rights, and maintaining a safe environment.

The post offers training, structured career development, and a positive working environment with opportunities to work across multiple Randolph Hill homes. Overtime is paid at time and a third, with a strong staff support structure.