Care Assistant - Days - ABS48923
Aberdeenshire Council
Salary
£23,027 to £23,684 a year
Location
Peterhead, AB42 2YW
Contract type
Full time
Job description
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Job Description
We are looking for a Care Assistant, working 30 hours per week, to support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment. Care duties including medication administration and Care Plans, personal care and activities.
Care Assistant required for rolling rota of varied shifts which include some weekend work. Shifts are 7.30am - 3.30pm and 2pm - 10pm. Applicant must be able to work both shifts.
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.
Please note, the positions advertised do not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding:
01/05/2027
Informal Enquiries to Jennifer Lauder - 01779 403747
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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 which must be your current or most recent employer.
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