Care Assistant - Days - ABS48923

Aberdeenshire Council; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Care Assistant to support the provision of care for older adults in a caring environment. The role involves personal care, activities, and assisting with medications according to Care Plans, on a rolling rota including weekend work. Hours are 30 per week, with shifts 7:30am–3:30pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm.

The post requires PVG Scheme checks and SSSC registration within 3 months, plus two references. Fixed-term until 01 May 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to join PVG Scheme or undergo PVG Scheme update check
• You will be required to obtain SSSC registration within 3 months of employment
• Two references, one from current or most recent employer, are required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment
• Provide personal care and activities as part of daily care duties
• Assist with medication administration and adherence to Care Plans

Job description

We are looking for a Care Assistant, working 30 hours per week, to support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment. Care duties including medication administration and Care Plans, personal care and activities.

Care Assistant required for rolling rota of varied shifts which include some weekend work. Shifts are 7.30am - 3.30pm and 2pm - 10pm. Applicant must be able to work both shifts.

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.

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

Fixed term for a period not exceeding:

01/05/2027

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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.