Personnel Recovery Centre Warden

Personnel Recovery Centre Warden

Erskine Edinburgh Home

37.5 Hours per Week, 5 Over 7 Days

Salary £22,179.92 per annum

Permanent, Full Time Role

Closing Date: Sunday, 29^th May 2022

Working for Erskine:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of four care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution of up to 10%, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role:

The role has responsibility to encourage and develop a spirit of community among resident wounded, injured and sick soldiers. The team will provide a first point of contact for residents in the provision of practical help and advice within the Centre and assist the implementation of the PRC partnership with Erskine and the Ministry of Defence

It is essential that applicants have very good communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to provide support and encouragement to residents and establish good professional relationships with colleagues. The post-holder will preferably have an Armed Forces background and a genuine desire and ability to work with Servicemen and women.

Benefits:

• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution of up to 10%
• Free payment of PVG
• Uniform provided
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working considered
• Fantastic progression opportunities with development, training and ongoing support
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• On site Occupational Health Service
• Access to credit union
• Work in modern, purpose-built facilities
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme – e.g. complimentary fresh fruit, yoga classes and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Employee Reward Scheme which provides a huge range of discounts on everything from holidays to high street shopping, restaurants and cinema tickets.

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191.