Care Assistant

Henderson House Care Home; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Henderson House Care Home in Dalgety Bay is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and emotional wellbeing. Full training and ongoing development are provided.

You'll work as part of a supportive team, with days and nights available, and a commitment to dignity, respect and high-quality, person-centred care for up to 60 residents in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Careful, compassionate and respectful attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work toward.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks including personal care.
• Assist mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and observe changes in condition.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm environment.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Henderson House Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: Full Time or Part Time

Henderson House Care Home is a well established care home in the coastal town of Dalgety Bay in Fife, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 60 residents. With a strong, experienced team and a welcoming, homely atmosphere, this is a service where staff can feel supported, valued and confident in delivering high quality care within a stable and well run environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Full time and part time contracts available
• Dayshift & Nightshift Available
• 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 Henderson House 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.