Physiotherapist

Erskine Home, Bishopton

37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7

Grade 7 Salary £46,549 - £50,049 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent, Full-time role

Closing Date: 28th April 2024

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 two 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, 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:

To lead a Physiotherapy (physio) service providing professional advice on all aspects of the service, leading and supporting training to other care staff/volunteers on specialist topics.

The post holder will assess, treat and manage residents primarily within The Erskine Home. There will be an advice and guidance element related to Erskine Edinburgh Home residents. The department has responsibility for own professional actions involving interpretation of clinical and professional policies and codes of practice.

Benefits:

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
Free payment of Disclosure Scotland Application
Free payment of professional fees
Uniform Provided
Structured Induction programme
Flexible 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. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. 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 Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer