Care Assistant - 435095

We care, the way you care

Come and join us in West Lothian.

Randolph Hill is looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at either Holmesview in Broxburn or Kirk Lane in Livingston. Permanent full-time, part-time, or bank posts are available.

***Market Leading Rates of Pay – from £13.77 to £19.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33% and career development potential.***

Company Benefits:

• Excellent rate of pay: £13.77 – £19.09 per hour; we are an accredited Living Wage employer.
• Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 – £25.39 per hour).
• Permanent full-time, part-time, or 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 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.
• More flexible working patterns can be achieved if required, working on our separate staff bank team.

Main responsibilities:

• To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home.
• To uphold residents\’ rights to privacy, dignity, and choice.
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• To adhere to the SSSC Code of Conduct.
• To set a good example in respect of dress, manner, hygiene, and behaviour.
• To report any injuries, diseases, or dangerous practices to relevant personnel.
• To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year\’s care experience in an elderly care setting, whether in a nursing home, hospital, or community-based; student nurses are also encouraged to apply.
• We may consider candidates without experience if they have good reasons for working in the care sector and depending on the skill mix at the time.
• For Principal Carer posts, SVQ 3 is essential, along with team leadership experience in a care environment.
• Experience working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, including delivering clinical support in this area.
• Good time management and workload prioritisation skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage diverse situations effectively within a nursing home setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing.
• Ability to handle various issues and respond appropriately.

Our Organisation:

Randolph Hill is a well-established provider of care for older people in Scotland. We own and operate 7 nursing homes across east central Scotland, with strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels. We offer a supportive environment for career development, building positive relationships with residents, and delivering high standards of care in our purpose-built homes.

At Randolph Hill, you can make a real difference. We provide support, policies, and training, while maintaining a manageable size to ensure effective decision-making. Our career pathways allow staff to progress and develop their careers.

What Our Staff Say:

Our staff value being treated as individuals, not just numbers, with management making efforts to get to know everyone. Many express greater job satisfaction working with us compared to larger providers. They appreciate the competitive pay, the opportunity to make a difference, and the supportive environment. Staff pride themselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred care, and many have developed their careers with us over the years.

All inquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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