At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with care, monitor wellbeing, and assist with clinical tasks.
- Company: Gilmerton Care Home, a warm and supportive environment in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: £14.50 per hour, paid PVG, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Join a team that values development and compassion in care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your care career.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, SVQ Level 3, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.
Contract: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 7:45AM ‑ 8PM
Benefits: Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided, 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Why Join Gilmerton Care Home? Providing exceptional care takes skill, compassion and a team committed to supporting residents in every aspect of daily life. As a Care Home Assistant Practitioner, you will play an important role in delivering enhanced support while helping ensure the highest standards of care are maintained throughout the home. Working closely alongside Nurses and the wider care team, you will take on additional responsibilities that go beyond day to day care, supporting residents with clinical tasks, monitoring wellbeing, assisting with care planning and helping ensure individual needs are met safely and consistently. Your role will combine hands on care with greater responsibility, helping provide reassurance and continuity for both residents and colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment where development, progression and making a genuine difference remain at the heart of everything we do.
What Matters Most:
- Previous experience working within a care environment is essential
- SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Confidence supporting residents with more complex care needs
- Good communication skills and ability to work closely with Nurses and the wider team
- Compassionate, professional and reliable approach with strong attention to detail
- Genuine passion for delivering high quality care and supporting resident wellbeing
If you are looking to progress your care career and take on a role where your experience, compassion and commitment can make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
CHAP Care Home Assistant Practitioner employer: Gilmerton Care Home
Gilmerton Care Home is an outstanding employer that prioritises the well-being of both residents and staff in a nurturing, family-like environment. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as paid PVG, pension contributions, and generous annual leave. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying a supportive work culture in the serene setting of Edinburgh.
