Care Assistant - Part Time

Priority Care Group; Insch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated part-time staff member for their Drumdarroch Care Home in Aberdeenshire. You will ensure high standards of care while supporting clients in their daily activities in a homely atmosphere. The role requires a caring nature, good communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as SVQ Level 2 in health and social care. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Priority rewards scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Enhanced rate of pay for additional shifts

Overtime rate - Time + 50%

Additional annual leave incentive

Loyalty bonus payment

Free uniform & training provided

Qualifications

• Experience essential in a care role.
• Ability to support clients in a caring and professional manner.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care in the home.
• Support clients in daily activities.
• Maintain a positive environment for clients and staff.

Skills

Caring nature

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Education

SVQ Level 2 in health and social care or willingness to work towards it

Registered with SSSC or obtaining registration within 6 months

Job description

PAY - £12.82

• Priority rewards scheme for all staff members
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Enhanced rate of pay for additional shifts (over full time equivalent hours)
• Overtime Rate - Time + 50%
• Additional annual leave incentive for length of service
• Loyalty bonus payment for length of service
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Strong support network.
• Established, reputable, forward thinking employer.
• Free uniform & training provided / career development

JOB TYPES: Part-time

SHIFT:

• An average of 21 hours over a 2 week period.
• Working 9am to 3pm.
• Every other weekend
• 3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next.

Priority Care Group are passionate about ensuring the standards in our homes are of the highest level at all times. We constantly strive to develop and improve our service, always looking for more ways to make the time you and your family spend with us an enjoyable, fulfilling and enabling experience.

About Drumdarroch Care Home

Located in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, just off the A96, Drumdarroch House Care Home is a one storey, purpose built care facility with a homely atmosphere. The home is divided into two wings providing care to a total of 41 clients.

• Experience Essential
• Registered with SSSC or obtaining registration within 6 months of commencement of employment
• SVQ Level 2 in health and social care or willing to work towards this
• Caring nature
• Positive attitude
• Work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills