Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Ltd is a family run business under the same ownership since 1987. Being part of the family matters to us and we are looking for those who are keen to sign up to the family ethos. With 8 care homes throughout Fife, we are placed in the heart of the communities with local people at our core.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in need of care? Abbotsford Care is looking for you!
Abbotsford Care are currently recruiting day and night shift Care Assistants to join their team at Headwell House, Dunfermline where we have both full and part time opportunities available. Our full time contracts guarantee on average 40.25 hours per week and the working hours are 8 pm - 8 am working across varying shift patterns - this will be discussed further during the interview process. We also have opportunities for part time contracts working on average 23 hours per week (8 pm - 8 am).
Our team of Care Assistants work together on delivering a high standard of personal care and provide daily support to our residents to enable them to lead as independent a life as possible offering them dignity, self-respect and privacy at all times.
Abbotsford Care are an accredited SVQ employer and within our internal training department, our trainers will work with you to obtain professional training and development qualifications such as SVQ's in Health & Social Care at level's 2, 3, 4 as well as managerial qualifications. Any additional hours will be paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half (1.5x). Starting rates of enhanced pay are currently £15.75.
Abbotsford Care - join the fun, join the family!
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to participate in weekly COVID testing as part of the precautions taken for COVID19 prevention as well as have their temperatures taken daily. Face masks must be worn at all times.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (preferred)
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: DNF NS & DS CA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant roles across Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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