Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Sleepovers

Aberdeenshire Council; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a caring and committed Care Assistant to support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful and independent lives. You will provide person-centred support, promoting dignity, inclusion and wellbeing while assisting with daily living tasks, personal care and medications.

This fixed-term role requires flexibility for varied shifts, including early, late, weekends, and sleepovers.

Qualifications

• This post is PVG-regulated and requires PVG scheme membership or updates.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check required if spent time outside the UK in the last 5 years.
• Offer subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (PVG, overseas check).
• SSSC registration within 3 months of employment is required.
• A minimum of two references, one from current or most recent employer, is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care and medications.
• Support participation in community activities and social opportunities.
• Promote choice, dignity, inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred approach

Flexibility

Dignity and inclusion

Education

PVG scheme clearance

SSSC registration within 3 months

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a caring and committed Care Assistant to support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful and independent lives. You will provide person-centred support, promoting dignity, inclusion and wellbeing while assisting with daily living tasks, personal care and medications.

This fixed-term role requires flexibility for varied shifts, including early, late, weekends, and sleepovers.