Care Assistant

Meadowvale Care Home; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowrie House in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents in daily activities. Whether you have experience or are new to the sector, your willingness to learn and kind heart will make a genuine difference in their lives. Full-time and part-time roles available with competitive pay and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training

SVQ support

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Support to gain qualifications and build skills offered.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship.
• Follow individual care plans to promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Location:18-20 West Albert Road,Kirkcaldy,Fife,KY1 1DL

Located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, Gowrie House offers high-quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care in a warm, welcoming environment for up to 60 residents.

At Gowrie House, we believe great care starts with great people. Whether you are experienced or just starting your career in care, if you have a kind heart and a genuine desire to help others, we would love to welcome you to our team.

What We Offer:

• £12.70 per hour
• Full-time and part-time contracts (minimum 22 hours per week)
• Day shifts: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time)
• Ongoing training, SVQ support and real opportunities for career progression

Your Role:
As a Care Assistant, you will support our residents with all aspects of daily life – helping with personal care, meals, mobility and companionship. You will follow individual care plans, encourage independence and ensure each resident feels safe, respected and well cared for. Whether it’s helping someone start their morning or sharing a smile over lunch, you will be making a difference every day.

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from experienced carers and those new to the sector. What matters most is your compassionate nature, reliability and willingness to learn. Experience or an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred but not essential – we will support you to gain qualifications and build your skills.

About Us:
Gowrie House is part of Belsize Healthcare, a family-owned, market-leading care group with over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about delivering exceptional care and creating a supportive environment where our team can thrive.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If these values resonate with you and you want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

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