Care Assistant

Meallmore; Clackmannan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Blue Light Card eligibility

Overtime rates

Job summary

Meallmore is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate daily care for residents in a supportive home environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and contributing to their overall well‑being.

We welcome a naturally caring person with strong communication and teamwork skills. Full and part‑time hours available, with options tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (ideally)

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities (washing, dressing, mealtimes) to ensure high‑quality care.
• Promote residents' independence and well‑being.
• Monitor residents' health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Support residents in physical and social activities, learning their interests and needs to help them live their best life.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Time management

Patience

Teamwork

Education

SVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Hours: Full and part-time opportunities available

Salary: £13.45 - £13.50per hour (depending on experience)

Competitive benefitssome of which are:

• Company sick pay & free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)

As a Care Assistant with Meallmore you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You’ll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with washing, dressing, mealtimes and all other aspects of daily living.

• Promoting residents' independence and well-being.

• Monitoring residents' health conditions, liaising with relatives and colleagues.

• Supporting residents in physical and social activities, getting to know their interests, and needs so they can lead their best life possible, by understanding what means most to them as an individual.

What we are looking for

• You’ll need to have a naturally caring and kind nature.

• Have excellent communication and time management skills.

• Patience and empathy when dealing with challenging situations.

• The ability to work well on your own or as part of a team.

Ideally you will have an SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care, but don’t worry if you don’t, we will fully fund and support you to achieve this.

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG) and being registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

A little bit about us

In the historic town of Alloa, near Stirling, Parklands is a modern, purpose-built 62-bed care home dedicated to delivering exceptional residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. Our dedicated team provides personalised, person-centred care tailored to each residents’ individual needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and independence in a warm and homely environment. Join our dedicated team as we create moments that truly matter every day through connection, comfort, and happiness.

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