Care Assistant

Meallmore; Kemnay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Overtime rates

Wagestream access

Job summary

Located in Kemnay, Grove is a 40-bed care home providing high-quality nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care. Meallmore is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and companionship, helping them enjoy each day with dignity.

This full-time role offers 34.5 hours per week and £13.45–£13.50 per hour (experience dependent). Benefits include sick pay, free parking, subsidised meals, Blue Light Card eligibility, overtime rates and Wagestream access.

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind; suitable for daily support roles.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Patient and empathetic in challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• SVQ2+ in Health and Social Care funded and supported.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, dressing and mealtimes.
• Promote independence and well-being for residents.
• Monitor health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Assist social and physical activities, learning about individual interests.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Empathy

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Hours:34.5 hours per week

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

Located in the peaceful village of Kemnay, around 16 miles from Aberdeen, Grove is a welcoming 40-bed care home providing high-quality nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care. Join our dedicated team and help residents maintain comfort, dignity and independence in a warm and homely environment, creating moments that matter every day.