Care & Cleaning Assistant (Flexible Shifts)

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards and assist care staff with personal care tasks and meal service. Shifts include weekends, evenings and daytime as part of a three-week rolling rota.

This fixed-term post runs until 28 March 2027. It requires PVG scheme checks and two references; overseas checks may apply. Commitment to quality service and continuous improvement is expected.

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 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 has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the establishment and assist the care staff to provide support to individuals with personal care tasks, as required.
• There is also a requirement to assist with the preparation of food, serving meals and beverages.

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards and assist care staff with personal care tasks and meal service. Shifts include weekends, evenings and daytime as part of a three-week rolling rota.

This fixed-term post runs until 28 March 2027. It requires PVG scheme checks and two references; overseas checks may apply. Commitment to quality service and continuous improvement is expected.