Fancy this for an office view?
It’s not every workplace that provides a historic country house setting, extensive landscaped grounds and magnificent views. But at Alastrean House that’s just what you get. A former retreat for Royal Air Force veterans, and before that the family home of the MacRoberts, the impressive building is now a care home set in the tranquil countryside of Tarland, Aberdeenshire. A £160,000 refurbishment of the property after fire damage in 2016 set a gold standard in the area, and today the home provides care across 51 ensuite rooms and five spacious lounges. Uniquely, Alastrean also offers free accommodation to staff, and a mileage allowance. It is also offering £2,000 signon payments for certain roles. With its spectacular rural setting, it’s ideal for people who want a change of pace or a move to the country. Staff at the home got their ‘fifteen minutes of fame’ this year when a corporate video for Balhousie Care Group, which manages the property, was filmed there. “There was no question that Alastrean fit the bill for us. It’s a stunning building and the staff were brilliant at displaying our values, goals and high quality care, all of which were captured on camera,” says Gillian Drummond, Brand & Communications Manager at Balhousie Care Group. Alastrean’s popularity, and the
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hard work of its staff, is shown by its excellent reviews and family feedback. In one recent letter to the Home Manager, a relative raved: “We have seen a big improvement in my granny’s wellbeing since moving to Alastrean. The carers and nurses look after her so well and also reassure us as a family that she is OK. Knowing she is safe and cared for is a huge reassurance to us as a family.” It helps that the home has a great reputation in the community too. Earlier this year it hit the headlines when Anne Ellington, a woman from Aberdeen, made a bundle of beautiful ‘fidget quilts’ specially designed for people with dementia. They proved so popular there were requests
from more care homes across the group! Alastrean is currently adding to its team. The care home is looking for people to fill carer and domestic roles, with hours that are flexible to suit applicants’ needs. Interested? Email careers@balhousiecare.co.uk, call 01339 881235 or visit Balhousie Care Group’s job board at www.balhousiecare. co.uk/careers/careers-job-board
