Care Assistant

Manor Grange Care Home; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG coverage

Pension

SSSC registration covered

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Manor Grange Care Home, located in Edinburgh, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join a 38.5-hour week on dayshift. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care across residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative services, with full training and ongoing development provided.

Role focuses on personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, ensuring residents feel comfortable, respected and valued. Prior experience is welcome but not essential.

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.
• SVQLevel 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 to ensure safe, responsive care.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm, respectful environment.
• Full training, guidance and development provided to support your journey.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Care and Support - Manor Grange Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 38.5 hours

Manor Grange Care Home is a purpose built 83 bed care home located in the Pinkhill area of Edinburgh, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative care. The home offers a well established and supportive environment where team members can deliver high quality, person centred care as part of a professional and dedicated team.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Dayshift Available
• Paid PVG, pension and SSSC registration covered
• Uniform provided, onsite parking
• 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
• SVQLevel 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Manor Grange 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.