Nightshift Care Assistant

Meallmore; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Overtime rates

Wagestream access

Job summary

Meallmore in Crimond, near Fraserburgh, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents. You will assist with daily living, promote independence and share moments that matter, while working 36 hours per week at £13.45–£13.50 per hour depending on experience.

We offer funded SVQ training, a supportive career pathway and competitive benefits including sick pay, free parking and Wagestream access to earned wages.

Qualifications

• SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care (funded training available).
• Naturally caring and kind by nature.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living: washing, dressing and meals.
• Promote residents' independence and wellbeing.
• Monitor health conditions and liaise with relatives and colleagues.
• Assist residents in activities, learning what matters to them as individuals.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork / independent work

Patience & empathy

Education

SVQ level 2+ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Salary: £13.45 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Competitive benefits some of which are:

• Company sick pay & free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant with Meallmore you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship – and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding.

The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person's family.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, with washing, dressing, mealtimes and all other aspects of daily living.
• Promoting residents' independence and well-being.
• Monitoring residents' health conditions, liaising with relatives and colleagues.
• Supporting residents in physical and social activities, getting to know their interests, and needs so they can lead their best life possible, by understanding what means most to them as an individual.

What we are looking for

• You'll need to have a naturally caring and kind nature.
• Have excellent communication and time management skills.
• Patience and empathy when dealing with challenging situations.
• The ability to work well on your own or as part of a team.

Ideally you will have an SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Health and Social Care, but don't worry if you don't, we will fully fund and support you to achieve this.

What's in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn't suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG) and being registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.

A little bit about us

Situated in the village of Crimond, near Fraserburgh, Crimond House is a purpose-built 53-bed care home providing high-quality nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care. The home also has a specialist dementia wing. Join our dedicated team and help residents feel safe, supported and genuinely at home through compassionate, person-centred care.