Trainee Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Oban; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks (FT)

Job summary

Etive House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is offering a Trainee Care Assistant contract near Oban. You will learn to support residents with daily living tasks in a friendly, learning-focused environment.

No previous experience is required; full training is provided. The role emphasises dignity, wellbeing and independence, with progression as you gain skills and confidence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are important.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach is essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a structured care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routines including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional support.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in wellbeing.
• Provide care that promotes dignity, independence and comfort.
• Learn how to deliver high quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Located in the beautiful village of Benderloch by Oban, we offer small group living accommodation for up to 62-residents.

Trainee Care Assistant Contract

• £14.10 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Trainee Care Assistant, you will begin a rewarding career supporting individuals with their daily lives while learning how to deliver high quality, person centred care. No previous experience is required, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Working alongside experienced team members, you will assist with daily routines including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional support. You will learn how to follow care plans, recognise changes in wellbeing and provide care that promotes dignity, independence and comfort.

This role offers a supportive and structured learning environment, helping you build confidence, develop new skills and progress within the care sector. It is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable and motivated to make a meaningful difference.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and reliable attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• No previous experience required

About Us

Etive House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.