Care Assistant

Job summary

Care Assistant Care and Support - Gowrie House Care Home Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.55 Per Hour
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 38.5

Gowrie 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 – Dayshift and Nightshift

• £13.55 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 Overview
As 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 Us
Gowrie House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.