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Care Assistant - Days - ABS45260

Job details
Posting date: 08 September 2025
Salary: £17,795.00 to £18,308.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 September 2025
Location: Peterhead, AB42 2YW
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Aberdeenshire Council
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: ABS45260

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Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Care Assistants, working 24 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.

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.

Shifts are 4 per week at 6 hours each shift. 8-2 and 4-10pm includes some weekends.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding: 03/09/2026

Informal Enquiries to: Jennifer Lauder - 01779 403749

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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 6 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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