Care Assistant

Meallmore Ltd.; Ellon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their vibrant team in picturesque Ellon. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and fostering meaningful connections. With a focus on your personal development, this opportunity offers a clear career pathway, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Join a team dedicated to making every day special for those in their care.

Benefits

Ongoing Development Support

Flexible Working Hours

Career Pathway Opportunities

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind nature is essential.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care for residents, assisting with daily living.
• Promote residents' independence and monitor their health conditions.

Skills

Caring and Kind Nature

Excellent Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Patience and Empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A little bit about us

Set in picturesque Ellon, Auchtercrag House is a homely, vibrant care setting where personalised care and genuine support are at the heart of what we do. At Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join our team in bringing compassion and warmth to each resident, making every day special.

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.

Salary: £12.60 - £12.82 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 34.5 hour per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Your role and 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 4 days 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.