Care Assistant

Mossview Care Home; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Mossview Care Home in Lochgelly, Fife, invites compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will support residents with daily living, from personal care to mobility and nutrition, following care plans to maintain dignity and wellbeing.

Training and development are provided, welcoming both new and experienced carers. The role offers full-time hours across a 38.5-hour week with a pay rate of £13.60 per hour, plus PVG pension, uniform, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Previous experience beneficial but not essential.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans to deliver safe, responsive, and high-quality care.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm, positive environment.
• Contribute to dignity, independence and overall wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliable

Willingness to learn

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Mossview Care Home is a modern residence located in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife, providing high quality Residential and Dementia care for up to 42 residents. The home offers a supportive and welcoming environment where residents receive person centred care and feel truly at home.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 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

Mossview Care Home is part 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can 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.