Care Assistant

Cathay Care Home; Forres; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Uniform provided

Flexible hours

PVG pension

Annual leave 5.6 wks

Job summary

Cathay Care Home in Forres, Moray, is hiring a Care Assistant to provide person-centred support for residents across residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. You will help with daily living, personal care, mobility and nutrition, while upholding dignity and wellbeing.

Join a supportive team with full training and development. We offer flexible shifts, paid PVG, uniform, and 5.6 weeks holiday for full-time contracts.

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.
• SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities: personal care, mobility, nutrition and wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to ensure safe, responsive care.
• Work with a supportive team to create a warm, positive environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Our purpose built care home is situated on the woodland edge of Forres, in the beautiful countryside of Moray. We proudly offer Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 41-residents.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour


• £500 Welcome Bonus (T & C's apply)


• Contracted to various hours per week - flexible shifts 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

Cathay 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.

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