Care Assistant

Dounemount Care Home; Banff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dounemount Care Home on the outskirts of Macduff provides Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 34 residents in a tranquil setting. We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in residents’ lives.

You will support daily living, personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing whilst following care plans. Full training and ongoing development are provided to help you grow in your role.

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

• Provide personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing to residents.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to keep care safe and responsive.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive environment as part of a team.
• Participate in training and ongoing development to support your journey.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type:
Contracted hours: 33 hours

Our care home, located on the outskirts of Macduff, offers excellent Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 34-residents, ensuring top-quality support in a tranquil setting

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 33 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.

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 Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Dounemount Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division 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 creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and 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.