Tor Na Dee Care Home, Milltimber, Aberdeen

We offer residential, nursing, respite, dementia care and end of life care. We are known as a ‘home for life’. When a resident’s needs change, we are here to support them throughout with a tailored care plan. All our care is person-centred, meaning the resident is at the centre of all aspects of their care.

Types of care offered at Tor Na Dee Care Home

• Residential care
• Dementia care
• Nursing care
• Nursing dementia care
• Respite care
• End of life care

Our Home Manager, Maureen Barrett, is supported by a leadership team, comprising leads in care, maintenance, housekeeping, catering andlifestyle coordination.

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Careers at Tor Na Dee Care Home

Nurses

The Registered General Nurses (RGNs) employed at Tor-Na-Dee Care Home by Care UK are highly skilled and receive sector-leading training, which enables them to keep developing expertise in different clinical fields from dementia to palliative care.

At Tor-Na-Dee Care Home, we also have jobs for mental health nurses (RMNs), who support residents with more complex needs or greater dependency levels. Because we offer nursing dementia care, your mental health nurse expertise will be valuable for residents requiring an understanding of dementia and mental health.

Nurses working at Care UK care homes provide clinical nursing to residents including medication management, infection prevention and control, including wound care and catheter management. They also develop tailored care plans for individualised care of residents. We use Waterlow and MUST clinical assessment tools to support our work.

We also offer opportunities for newly qualified nurses.

Care Assistants

Our hardworking care assistants always keep individuals and their families at the heart of the care they provide. They work with the families to shape the care that each resident receives, from the food they’re served to the activities and experiences they want to do – even the ways they prefer to keep in touch with their friends and family.

Clinical Leads

Clinical leads oversee the nursing team and are responsible for delivering the individual care plans. They deputise for the management team and work with local GPs and other healthcare professionals to maintain the best quality of care for residents.

Team Leaders

With a proven ability to lead and supervise others, team leaders work alongside care assistants to support residents with their daily needs. Ideally with an NVQ level 3 in health and social care, or with a desire to achieve this, team leaders will carry out risk assessments, administer and record medication requirements and lead the care assistants on a day to day basis.

Lifestyle Teams
Our dedicated lifestyles teams work hard to organise a range of activities and events at our home. From gardening and baking to quizzes, music sessions and even live entertainment. Above all, we get to know each resident to make sure our activities are tailored to suit their interests and hobbies.

Tor-Na-Dee Home Manager, Maureen Barrett

“I qualified as a general nurse in 1982 and then worked in hospitals throughout the UK before moving into residential care. I became a care home manager in 2000 and worked at several homes in the Aberdeen area, before arriving at Tor-Na-Dee as a brand new home in 2008.

“I'm a very positive, driven person and always aim to do the best I can for residents and the home. I love to see that residents are well looked after and that they feel happy and contented. And it's reassuring to know that residents' families are really pleased with the care that we provide. It's also rewarding to watch team members develop and blossom.

“I'm proud of how Tor-Na-Dee has progressed since it opened and the high standard of care that our knowledgeable team provides every single day. We do lots of surveys among residents, families and the people that work here, to gather feedback and suggestions, and we have monthly meetings with residents and relatives. I also hold a monthly manager's surgery but my door is always open to anyone who'd like to talk.”

Career Development at Tor-Na-Dee Care Home

At Tor-Na-Dee, we want all of our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us.

Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues to develop a fulfilling career. From induction to training workshops and apprenticeships, we actively support colleagues to learn new skills and progress their careers.

Here are just some of the ways we help our team members to develop more fulfilling careers:

• A friendly induction
• Bespoke learning and development programmes
• Continuous Professional Development
• Role specific skills training workshops
• Apprenticeships
• Colleague Voice
• Care UK Buddy
• Colleague Voice Champion
• Dementia Champion
• Moving and Positioning Trainer
• Emergency First Aider
• Fire Warden
• Future Leaders Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders

Internal progression is very possible at Care UK. In fact, our ‘no experience necessary’ approach, means that the right person with the right values can start at Care UK and work their way up in a department that suits them. We offer different contracts to fit individual needs; whether you are looking for a full time position or want to pick up additional shifts on the Bank.

For example, our Colleague’s Voices Champions’ purpose is to bring together those who want to make a real difference to Care UK allowing them to be given a platform to share ideas and give feedback from their teams on key initiatives. Here is what one of them has to say about their time at Care UK:

“As Colleague Voice, I have attended a conference last year in Gatwick which 1 was pushed outside my comfort zone (as I was solo travelling which is generally a fear of mine!) and 2 I have really helped my fellow colleagues with raising feedback and way to better support the home. I thoroughly enjoy this role!“

Kallum Chamberlain - Colleague Voice’s Champion

Whether you are starting as a Domestic, Care Assistant or Home Manager, at Care UK we support you in your career progression. We have a dedicated learning and development team as well as an abundance of E-learning to support you through your career. During your induction period you will have access to various online learning support services, as well as 121 “Buddy” mentorships within the home and regular catch ups with your Home Manager. If starting as a nurse, we offer clinical skills and nursing leadership workshops to grow your confidence as well as access to resources such as Clinicalskills and Mycare.

For overseas nurses in the UK we have a ‘Pin Project’ to support you through your exams to receive your UK NMC PIN.

Once you are settled into your nursing job we have a variety of learning and training opportunities to enhance your career including RCN accredited nurse practice supervisor, becoming a preceptor, coaching for care and nursing colleagues and opportunities to reflect on practice and take part in clinical supervisions.

There are opportunities to become the lead in your area of expertise including Dementia, Mental Health, as well as more practical areas including falls and infection prevention and control.For further progression in your career we have both a ‘Future Deputy Manager’ and ‘Future Home Manager’ programme to support you on your Care UK journey in which you will have access to leadership workshops and core skills modules.

Jancy Shaju - Deputy Manager

“I’m an experienced nurse, and I joined Care UK in 2012. Having worked my way up the ranks, I know how important it is to share knowledge and information with the team, and the need to be open and honest. Everyone has great ideas and should be listened to, so that’s what I always aim to do.

"I love working with residents and making them laugh. Every person we care for is special and I’m proud to be helping them to enjoy a great quality of life. Every day is busy and brings different challenges, but we work well as a team at Tor-Na-Dee, and it’s a happy care home. It’s a great place to work – I enjoy my job and helping the team to deliver great care to residents and their families.”

Anjali Thakur - Lifestyle Coordinator

“Before joining Care UK, I completed my master’s degree in computing and worked in several different roles related to computers and IT. I joined Tor-Na-Dee in August 2023 after working in a role where I organised events, activities and festivals. I was interested in the Lifestyle Coordinator role because it allowed me to organise activities for residents.

"The most important part of my role is understanding the needs of residents. Each person has unique requirements, preferences and limitations, and although it can be challenging, I love being creative and arranging fun, engaging and safe activities that are suitable for everyone. I enjoy creating moments of celebration and connection with residents. Knowing that my work directly impacts their lives makes me feel fulfilled in my role.”

Fiona Orvis - Lifestyle Coordinator

“I graduated from university with a degree in Pharmacy. I worked as a Pharmcist then I went to live abroad for 10 yearrs where I looked after my family. I decided to work for Care UK because I heard it was a great place to work, I was told that the poeple who work there are very friendly and helpful.

"The home is run to a very high standard. To be good in my role you need to be caring, have a happy personality, have empathy for the residents. good communication and patience. My favourite part of the day is when we are doing an activity and everyone is having a great time. This makes me feel happy. My intrestes outside of work are being with family. I love walking and going to the cinema. To unwind I go and see my friends.”

Our culture and values

Every one of our Care UK colleagues makes a difference to fulfilling the lives of our residents. Colleagues at Care UK are guided by our core values: Caring, Passionate and Teamwork.

Caring
We want to get to know each of our colleagues as individuals, residents and each other with kindness, dignity and respect. We want to make every moment count and be supportive of each other in all we do.

Passionate
We want to be proud of the care we deliver but always look for ways to do things better. While we bring our commitment and energy to our roles, we will always put our training and expertise into practice.

Teamwork
We encourage our colleagues to be open to learning and improving, to speak up if needed and work with others to find solutions to problems. Our staff can always ask for help and also offer it where they can. We understand the importance of the families and communities in which we deliver care.

Our teams have a shared sense of purpose and each care home’s team has a say in our vision and values.We understand the importance of creating an inclusive environment in which all voices are heard. We implement an annual ‘Your Voice survey’ in which employees can anonymously give their opinion which is followed up by meetings to discuss what is being done well as well as ways we can improve.

We understand the mental health of our employees is extremely important and therefore we have Mental Health First Aiders available for employees to reach out to when needed. Whether you need a quick chat or a more in-depth discussions, we are here to listen.

Perks and benefits

One of the many advantages of working for Care UK is we offer a variety of marketing-leading benefits and incentives for our staff members. These range from shopping discounts, holiday buy scheme, refer a friend scheme, free uniforms and many more.

Recognition is a big part of our culture at Care UK and we offer several ways for staff to feel seen for the hard work they do. This includes our GEM Awards that staff can recommend each other for both in and out of their home service, Long Service Award for outstanding commitment to working for Care UK and even our Christmas Gift Voucher that all Care UK employees receive to help with your Christmas shopping.

The table below shows the many ways that our Perks and Benefits can help you save money while working at Care UK.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are committed to creating a working environment where all colleagues can achieve their full potential, free from discrimination or harassment.

We're proud to promote our diverse workforce. Having a team of different ages, genders and backgrounds ensures fresh thinking and encourages creativity and teamwork.

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and affording equal opportunities to all.

We operate a values-based recruitment strategy which means that there are opportunities for all members of the community, including those with little to no experience.

Values-Based Recruitment

Our ‘no experience necessary’ approach means we operate a values-based recruitment strategy ensuring opportunities are open to all.

Community-based events

Our colleagues participate in community events ranging from LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country to Barrio Fiesta in Hampton and many more.

Inclusion networks

We have a number of inclusion networks which colleagues are encouraged to join, such as Colleague Voices, Mental Health First Aiders and an EDI Committee.

Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) committee

We involve frontline colleagues in generating feedback and ideas based on their own lived EDI experiences.

Partnering with social mobility charity Speakers for Schools

We’re delivering a project for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on behalf of Greater Essex Careers Hub. We aim to support this and similar initiatives nationally in the long run.

Practical information about working at Mills Meadow

Tor-Na-Dee is set in a peaceful and highly suburban residential area in Milltimber within Aberdeen. The home is close to nearby public transport making it an easy location to get to. If taking public transport the Care Home is within a 5 minute walk of a bus stop on Binghall Road and easily commutable from most areas of Aberdeen.

There is ample parking at the onsite car park so parking is not an issue and there is disabled access on site. Situated close to the city of Aberdeen, the city offers many great amenities such as bars, restaurants and recreational activities. It also hosts beautiful countryside views and nature walks within easy walking distance.