New care home seeks 50 staff

A new care home in Edinburgh’s has welcomed its first residents and the Cramond Residence offers 74 luxury en-suite bedrooms.

Bosses are now recruiting for a further 50 roles, including care assistants (SVQ2 and above), team leaders, nurses, laundry and domestic staff, and food service assistants.

The care home promotes small community living and boasts a range of lounge, dining and activities rooms, as well as a hairdresser, nail bar and cinema.

Specialists in functional rehabilitation and fall prevention for older people will give a thorough assessment on arrival and this information will be used create care and fitness plans tailored to individual needs.

General manager, Eileen Gray, said: “We are now moving into the final stages of our recruitment campaign and are seeking talented and compassionate individuals.

“We are passionate about delivering the finest care and it is hugely-important to us that our residents feel independent and have as active and fulfilling lives as possible.

“Cramond Residence is a place where people can enjoy their later years and we would encourage anyone with a passion for caring who is interested in working with us to enquire as soon as possible.”