Care Assistant

Hallhouse Care Home; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Full or part-time contracts are available with training and ongoing development. PVG, pension and uniform are provided; 5.6 weeks annual leave is offered based on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to residents.
• Good communication and teamwork with staff and residents.
• Willingness to learn and develop in care duties.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, mobility support, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans and monitor changes in condition.
• Deliver safe, responsive and consistent care within a supportive team.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Previous experience beneficial

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Located in the peaceful village of Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Hallhouse Care Home provides high-quality Residential, Nursing, and Respite care for up to 47 residents. With an impressive carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 5, 5, 4, and 5, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to full time & part time hours per week
• 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

Hallhouse 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.