Bank Care Assistant

Doonbank House Care Home; Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Uniform provided

Job summary

Doonbank Care Home, located in the heart of Patna, is seeking a Care Assistant to help deliver high quality, person-centred care for up to 36 residents. You will support daily living activities, follow care plans, and contribute to residents’ dignity and wellbeing.

We welcome applications from experienced carers and those new to care, with full training and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans to deliver safe, responsive care.
• Work as part of a supportive team in a warm environment.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2

Job description

Located in the heart of Patna, Doonbank Care Home provides personalised nursing and residential care for up to 36 residents, promoting small group living in a warm, family-like setting. While thoughtfully equipped with all modern comforts, the home maintains a sense of calm and unhurried tranquility—ensuring every resident feels relaxed, supported, and truly at home. We are proud to hold a carehome.co.uk rating of 9.7 and Care Inspectorate grades of 4, 5, 5, 4, and 4, reflecting our ongoing commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to Bank hours per week
• Paid PVG, uniform provided

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Doonbank Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.