Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Elie and Earlsferry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care facility in Elie and Earlsferry is looking for dedicated Care Assistants. This role involves providing essential personal care and mobility support to residents while promoting their dignity and wellbeing. Candidates should ideally have an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The position offers various benefits including paid training, flexible shifts, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate, friendly, and patient personality.
• Strong sense of teamwork and commitment to person-centred care.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and mobility.
• Monitor health and emotional needs.
• Build strong relationships with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Teamwork

Friendly demeanor

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Care and Support - Earlsferry House Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £12.70
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 33

Located in the picturesque coastal town of Elie and Earlsferry, Earlsferry House is a warm and welcoming care home offering high-quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 26 residents. We pride ourselves on creating a calm, homely environment where residents feel valued, and our care team is supported to deliver their best work every day.

We are now seeking kind, dedicated Care Assistants to join our close-knit team. Whether you are experienced in care or looking to begin a new, meaningful career, this is a chance to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• Full-time or part-time contracts
• Day or night shifts available
• £12.70 per hour
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided, free onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What You Will Do
You will support our residents with day-to-day personal care, mobility, and meals while promoting their dignity, independence, and wellbeing at every opportunity. You will build strong relationships with residents and colleagues, assist in monitoring health and emotional needs, and contribute to a safe and friendly environment. From helping someone settle in to simply sharing a smile or a story, the impact you make each day will be truly meaningful.

What We’re Looking For

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards) preferred
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential
• Compassionate, friendly, and patient personality
• A strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to person-centred care

About Us
Earlsferry House is part of Belsize Healthcare, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding care in supportive, well-run homes where our teams can thrive. Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do.