Care Assistant - Nights - ABS48650

Aberdeenshire Council; Portsoy; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a care support worker to assist and advocate for older people within a supportive environment. The role emphasizes safeguarding, dignity, and rights in daily care delivery.

The post is regulated work with PVG requirements; you will need to join or update PVG, obtain SSSC registration within 3 months, provide two references, and undergo required pre-employment checks, including overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme or update check required within employment; background checks will be carried out.
• SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.
• Two references, one from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs and rights of older individuals in a caring environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement.

Skills

Care

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Fixed term for a period not exceeding: 01/09/2027

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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.