Night Care Assistant

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Alor Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant for Gilmerton Care Home in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting residents with daily routines, personal care, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing in a warm, family-like environment. You will work as part of a close-knit team and be supported to develop your career.

Contract role with 38.5 hours per week and a pay of £13.60 per hour. PVG check paid, pension and uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.

Formación

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to elder care.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a care team.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a residential care setting.

Responsabilidades

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Support mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while promoting independence.
• Provide a warm, respectful, and safe environment for residents.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Gilmerton Care Home?

The care we provide is built around kindness, dignity and meaningful human connection, and as a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and supported every single day.

Working as part of a close knit team, you will support residents with daily routines, personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing while encouraging independence wherever possible. Every interaction matters, and the care you provide will help ensure residents continue to feel valued, respected and cared for in a warm and welcoming environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to build a career where compassion, teamwork and making a positive difference sit at the heart of every day. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to begin your journey within the sector, you will be supported as part of a team that values the contribution every individual makes.

What Matters Most

• A kind, compassionate and respectful approach towards others
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Genuine passion for supporting older people and promoting wellbeing
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Previous care experience or SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is beneficial but not essential

If you are looking for a role where compassion, teamwork and meaningful connections make every day rewarding, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.