Care Assistant - Days - ABS48948

Aberdeenshire Council; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking staff to support older adults in a caring environment in Stonehaven. The role requires flexibility, with evening and weekend work, and a commitment to quality service delivery under an annual or fixed-term agreement.

Applicants must join the PVG Scheme or update it, provide two references (one from current or most recent employer), and obtain SSSC registration within 3 months. Pre-employment checks will be completed before offer.

Qualifications

• 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 an PVG Scheme update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if applicable.
• Offer and commencement are subject to satisfactory outcome of pre-employment checks.
• You will be required to provide two references, one from your current or most recent employer.
• You must obtain SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the Service and the organisation.

Skills

PVG Scheme

SSSC registration

References

Job description

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

This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.

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.

There is a 21 hour position and a 14 hour position available.

Please note, the position advertised does not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 28/03/2027

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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 an 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.