Care Assistant

Meallmore; Leven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Overtime rates

Wagestream access

Job summary

Meallmore is hiring a Dayshift Care Assistant at Leven Beach, a purpose-built 52-bed care home overlooking the promenade. You will provide high-quality care and companionship to residents, helping with daily living tasks and promoting dignity in a warm, person-centred environment.

We offer competitive pay (£13.45–£13.50 per hour) and hours between 23 and 46 per week, with free parking and other benefits. Full training and support to achieve relevant qualifications are provided, with

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and kind nature.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Patience and empathy for challenging situations.
• Ability to work well solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with washing, dressing, mealtimes and daily living.
• Promote residents' independence and well-being.
• Monitor residents' health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Support residents in physical and social activities, understanding their interests and needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Empathy

Independent worker

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Dayshift Care Assistant

Salary: £13.45 - £13.50per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 23 – 46 hours per week

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 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

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

Overlooking the promenade in the picturesque seaside town of Leven, Leven Beach is a purpose-built 52-bed care home offering stunning views across the Firth of Forth. As one of the most uniquely located care homes in Fife, we provide high-quality nursing, residential, and specialist dementia care, delivering personalised support in a warm and welcoming environment. Join our dedicated team and make every day special for our residents, bringing comfort, laughter, and joy while creating meaningful moments through kindness, compassion, and exceptional person-centred care.

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