Domestic Assistant - ABS48564

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to maintain cleanliness and support colleagues in delivering personal care to individuals.

The role requires flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to quality service delivery. PVG scheme checks are required, as is pre-employment screening and references. The post is fixed-term until 30 October 2027.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme required or update check will be needed.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if you have spent 3+ months outside the UK in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Description

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.

The candidate will need to be available to work variable shift patterns including weekends, evenings and day time.

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.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding: 30/10/2027

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