Bank Care Assistant

Etive-House-Care-Home; Oban; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Etive House Care Home in Benderloch, near Oban, is seeking a Care Assistant on a Bank contract with day and night shifts. You will support residents with daily living, personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, following care plans to ensure dignity and comfort.

Full training and ongoing development are provided; PVG pension, uniform, and generous annual leave apply. Previous care experience is helpful but not essential, and SVQ Level 2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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 Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to provide safe, responsive care.
• Contribute to a warm and positive environment with a supportive team.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Previous care beneficial

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Care and Support - Etive House Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: Bank

Located in the beautiful village of Benderloch by Oban, we offer small group living accommodation for up to 62-residents.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.10 per hour
• Contracted to Bank hours per week
• Paid PVG pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

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.

• 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 Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Etive House 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.