Care Assistant

Job description

Care and Support - Gowrie House Care HomeContract: Full TimeSalary: £13.60 Per HourShift type: Days & Nights AvailableContracted hours: 38.5Gowrie House Care Home is a warm and welcoming 60 bed home in the heart of Kirkcaldy, offering high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care. Our dedicated team plays a vital role in ensuring residents feel supported, comfortable and truly at home.

Care Assistant Contract - Dayshit and Nightshift Available

£13.60 per hour

Contracted to 38.5 hours per week

Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training and support

Role OverviewAs a Care Assistant, this role plays an important part in supporting residents with their daily routines, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. This opportunity is open to both new and experienced candidates, with full training and support provided.

Working as part of a close knit team, the role supports residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily activities, helping to promote independence and overall wellbeing. Care is delivered in line with individual care plans, ensuring a consistent and person centred approach.

The role also involves building positive relationships with residents, offering reassurance and emotional support, and contributing to a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Whether working day or night shifts, the focus remains on delivering high quality care and supporting residents to feel comfortable and valued.

What We Are Looking For

Applications are welcomed from both new and experienced candidates

A kind, compassionate and caring approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Reliable and organised with attention to detail

About usGowrie House Care Home Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kirkcaldy

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English