Alor Healthcare
Night Care Assistant
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Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans.
Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.
Care Assistant Contract
- Salary: £13.60 per hour
- Hours: Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
- Shift: Nightshift available
- Benefits: Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
- Leave: 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Why Join Gilmerton Care Home?
The care we provide is built around kindness, dignity, and meaningful human connection, and as a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable, and supported every single day.
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Working as part of a close-knit team, you will support residents with daily routines, personal care, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while encouraging independence wherever possible. Every interaction matters, and the care you provide will help ensure residents continue to feel valued, respected, and cared for in a warm and welcoming environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to build a career where compassion, teamwork, and making a positive difference sit at the heart of every day. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to begin your journey within the sector, you will be supported as part of a team that values the contribution every individual makes.
What Matters Most
- A kind, compassionate, and respectful approach towards others
- Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team
- Genuine passion for supporting older people and promoting wellbeing
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Previous care experience or SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is beneficial but not essential
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About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high-quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.
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