Care Assistant

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Portsoy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A Scottish healthcare organization is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Portsoy. The role involves working part-time, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Successful candidates will receive full training and support while contributing to a caring environment. The position requires registration with the PVG Scheme and two references. The salary ranges between £14.21 per hour, which reflects enhanced payments for weekend working. This is a temporary role with a fixed term until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for PVG Scheme or PVG Scheme update check.
• SSSC registration required within 3 months of employment.
• Minimum of two references needed.

Responsibilities

• Join and support a caring team at Durnhythe Care Home.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.

Job description

# Care Assistant - DaysRef no:: ABS46528Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 19/02/2026Location:: Durnhythe Care Home, Durn Road, Portsoy, AB45 2QJRate:: £20,761 - £21,360 per hourContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 28 hours per week## Job DescriptionCome and join our team at Durnhythe care home in Portsoy. The right candidates will be given full training, support and will become part of a well established caring team.This vacancies will require flexible, evening and weekend working, the successful candidate will be working on a 3 week rolling rota. The hourly rate is £14.21 per hour with enhanced payments for weekend working.Please note, the positions advertised do not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorship.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.Fixed term for a period not exceeding**: 01/03/2027**Informal Enquiries to**: Ruth Simpson - 01261 455828**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis 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.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement