Care Assistant - Days

Aberdeenshire Council; Portsoy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Portsoy is looking for part-time care home staff. The position offers flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, with a focus on quality service delivery. Applicants must commit to obtaining SSSC registration within three months and provide satisfactory references. This role does not meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery.
• Minimum of two references required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Job description

Location: Durnhythe Care Home Durn Road Portsoy, AB45 2QJ

Rate: £14.21 - £14.62 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Come and join our team at Durnhythe care home in Portsoy. Various contracts available and these are fixed term posts not exceeding 12 months. The right candidates will be given full training, support and will become part of a well established caring team. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

These vacancies will require flexible, evening and weekend working, the successful candidates will be working on a 3 week rolling rota. The hourly rate is £14.21 per hour with enhanced payments for weekend working.

Vacancies available:

1 x 25 hours
1 x 20 hours
3 x 22.5 hours

Please note, the positions advertised do not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding: 30/09/2026

Informal Enquiries to: Ruth Simpson - 01261 455828

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

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