Care Assistant

Glebe-House-Care-Home; Ayr; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glebe House Care Home in East Ayrshire is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high quality, person-centred care for residents, supporting daily living and wellbeing. Full training and development are provided, with a warm team and supportive environment.

The role focuses on personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, following care plans and ensuring residents feel respected, comfortable and valued. Experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living, including personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Assist with emotional wellbeing and dignity, following care plans.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm environment.
• Provide safe, responsive and consistent care and notice changes in condition.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Glebe House Care Home is a privately owned residence nestled in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of East Ayrshire. We provide personalised Nursing and Residential care for up to 46 residents, offering a warm, supportive environment where comfort, dignity, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 5, 4, and 4, we are proud to deliver consistently high standards of compassionate, person-centred care.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Glebe House Care Home is part 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can 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 develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.