Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Leave: 5.6 wks

Training provided

Job summary

Gowrie House Care Home in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily routines, personal care and mobility. Shifts include days and nights, with a contracted 38.5 hours per week and a salary of £13.60 per hour. PVG, pension and uniform are provided, with ongoing training offered.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality care with dignity and compassion, working closely with a supportive team to promote residents' independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines such as personal care, mobility, nutrition and activities
• Deliver care with dignity, respect and compassion in line with individual care plans
• Work as part of a close-knit team to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to residents and families

Job description

Care and Support - Gowrie House Care Home

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 38.5

Gowrie House Care Home is a warm and welcoming 60 bed home in the heart of Kirkcaldy, offering high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care. Our dedicated team plays a vital role in ensuring residents feel supported, comfortable and truly at home.

Care Assistant Contract - Dayshit

• £13.60 per hour
• Dayshift & Nightshift Available
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Ongoing training and support

Role Overview
As a Care Assistant, this role plays an important part in supporting residents with their daily routines, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. This opportunity is open to both new and experienced candidates, with full training and support provided.

Working as part of a close knit team, the role supports residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily activities, helping to promote independence and overall wellbeing. Care is delivered in line with individual care plans, ensuring a consistent and person centred approach.

The role also involves building positive relationships with residents, offering reassurance and emotional support, and contributing to a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Whether working day or night shifts, the focus remains on delivering high quality care and supporting residents to feel comfortable and valued.

What We Are Looking For

• Applications are welcomed from both new and experienced candidates
• A kind, compassionate and caring approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and organised with attention to detail

About us
Gowrie House Care Home 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.