Care Assistant - Days

Aberdeenshire Council; Portsoy; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a part-time Care Support Worker for Durnhythe Care Home in Portsoy. This temporary position involves providing care to older individuals, requiring flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Candidates must meet specific regulatory requirements and demonstrate a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Obtain SSSC registration within 3 months of starting employment.
• Minimum of two references required.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of care for older individuals.
• Attend to the needs and rights of individuals within a caring environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.

Job description

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

Salary: £21,383 - £22,009 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 30 hours per week

Job Description

Support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment.

This role requires flexible working, including evenings and weekends.

The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organization.

Fixed term: until 19/10/2025

Informal Enquiries: Amanda Lakin - 01261 455828

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Requirements

This post involves regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent more than 3 months out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required. The offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

You must obtain SSSC registration within 3 months of starting employment.

Minimum of two references are required, including one from your current or most recent employer.

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