Care Assistant - Days

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a number of Care Assistants to support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment.

This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.

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.

2 Positions available: One for 14 hours per week and one for 28 hours per week.

Shift times for both positions are: 07:30 to 15:00 and 14:30 to 22:00, 4 week rolling rota.

Please note, the position advertised does not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship

Fixed term contract not exceeding 06/12/2026

Informal enquiries to Ythanvale Care Home - 01358281130

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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 will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.

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