Care Assistant

Location Aberdeen
Discipline: Healthcare Assistants
Salary: £12.20 per hour + £500 welcome bonus*
Contact name: Suzanne Boon

Contact email: suzanne@sterlingcross.com
Job ref: DW/AB/11816/1
Published: 7 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

A luxury care home in the north of Aberdeen has great new opportunities for an experienced Care Assistant (HCA) to join the team.

This care home was purpose-built to provide nursing, dementia and respite care that puts the person first, right by the river.

Residents are offered a modern and welcoming home that has research-based, memory-friendly techniques built in – making it easy to enjoy delicious seasonal cuisine, beautiful gardens, cosy private and social spaces, and a simply packed entertainment programme.

As a Care Assistant, you will assist with the residents’ needs and provide direct support and companionship to help maintain a homey and comfortable environment.

You’ll receive a one-off £500 “golden hello” incentive* as a warm welcome to the team alongside one of the care sector’s best benefits packages.

You’ll also be able to take on further learning and development opportunities down the line (funded) that will enable you to progress up to Senior HCA, Team Leader and beyond.

This is a permanent position, full-time or part-time, with days or nights available.

 

Person specification:

  • (Essential) Some previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting
  • (Essential) A compassionate approach and an interest in helping people
  • (Essential) Willingness to help with personal care tasks
  • (Desirable) SVQ Level 2 or 3 (SCQF Level 6 or 7) qualification in a health / social care subject (or equivalent)

 

Benefits and enhancements include:

  • £500 welcome bonus*
  • Free on-site parking
  • Public transport links
  • Company pension scheme
  • Extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
  • Ongoing free learning and development opportunities
  • Unlimited access to Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Recognition and reward schemes
  • Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
  • And more!

(*Terms and conditions apply)