Care Assistant

Care Assistant

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to making every moment count, regardless of their qualifications or experience.

We currently have opportunities within both our Moray, Highland, and Aberdeen-shire based care homes...

Buckie | Keith | Aberlour | Grantown-on-Spey | Muir of Ord | Tain | Fortrose | Huntly

About Us...

Parkland’s care homes are full of life. We aim to create a warm family atmosphere where residents are made to feel at home. Our teams work closely with our residents, their families, local community, and professionals to ensure that our resident’s care and support is developed with a structured, meaningful and person-centred approach. In line with our values.

When you join Parklands, you become part of our extended family. And as family, we support you throughout your career journey.

About You...

Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity and enhances their quality of life?

We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. Our values inform the way we deliver individual quality care, recognise and reward our people and engage with our communities.

“Working Together, Professionalism, Respect & Trust, Good Place to Work”

As a Care Assistant, you will need to be willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment as well as have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of our team.

The Role...

• To support the care, protection, and wellbeing, of all residents, by treating them with respect and dignity, assisting with their protection and promoting their independence.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our residents to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Respect each individual’s uniqueness and support them in making informed choices to live the life they desire, in accordance with their person-centred care plans.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of residents, ensuring that their physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs are met inclusively. This includes facilitating social, educational, and recreational activities such as visits with family and friends, walks, and other activities of their choice.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals in your care, maintain stock and equipment, and adhere to Parkland’s policies and procedures.

This is a permanent role, working full-time or part-time, on a rotational basis that includes weekends.

What we can offer...

• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition Initiative
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family Friendly Working
• Flexible Pay Access
• Free PVG Check
• Company Pension
• Free On-Site Parking
• We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
• We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Parklands

A few final things worth knowing…

We understand that applying for a job can sometimes be daunting, especially if you don’t meet every single requirement listed. If you're interested in this role but don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!

At Parklands, we believe that no one starts a new job knowing everything right away. Everyone has a learning curve, and we’re committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their roles. We value teamwork, professionalism, respect, trust and a caring approach. So don’t rule yourself out!

If you require any changes to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know. We’re here to offer any adjustments to ensure you feel supported.