# Care Assistant - DaysRef no:: ABS46125Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 18/01/2026Location:: Ythanvale Care Home for Older People, Park Road, Ellon, AB41 9ABRate:: £14.21 - £14.62 per hourContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 0 hours per week## Job DescriptionWe are looking to recruit a number of Care Assistants to support the provision of care by attending to the needs and rights of older individuals within a caring environment.This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.2 Positions available: One for 14 hours per week and one for 28 hours per week.Shift times for both positions are: 07:30 to 15:00 and 14:30 to 22:00, 4 week rolling rota.Please note, the position advertised does not meet the salary threshold required for sponsorshipFixed term contract not exceeding 06/12/2026**Informal enquiries to Ythanvale Care Home - 01358281130**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement #J-18808-Ljbffr