Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.24 to £18.36 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | FK15 0BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randolph Hill Nursing Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CA/Dunblane |
Summary
We care, the way you care about your new year, new job
Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team at Randolph Hill Nursing Home in Dunblane, near Stirling.
*** Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.24 - £18.36 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
Randolph Hill care assistants enjoy time and support to really care for our residents
Starting rates £13.24 - £18.36 per hour (depending on the level)
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
Overtime (optional) paid at time and a third
Enhanced sick pay covering Week 3 - Week 26
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
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 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
Our Organisation
Randolph Hill have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to provide support to our team with a stable, supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, but still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic making decisions to fit every circumstance. Our homes are well run with positive care inspectorate grades. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and look for like-minded people who wish to progress their career 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 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.”
All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team at Randolph Hill Nursing Home in Dunblane, near Stirling.
*** Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.24 - £18.36 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
Randolph Hill care assistants enjoy time and support to really care for our residents
Starting rates £13.24 - £18.36 per hour (depending on the level)
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
Overtime (optional) paid at time and a third
Enhanced sick pay covering Week 3 - Week 26
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
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 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
Our Organisation
Randolph Hill have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to provide support to our team with a stable, supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, but still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic making decisions to fit every circumstance. Our homes are well run with positive care inspectorate grades. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and look for like-minded people who wish to progress their career 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 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.”
All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.