Care Assistant

Belsize Healthcare; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden, North Glasgow, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents in a warm, respectful environment.

Join a team delivering high-quality, person-centred care with full training and ongoing development. We welcome experience but also support those new to care; SVQ Level 2 is desirable or you can work towards it.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience is beneficial but not essential.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to ensure safe, responsive care.
• Create a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and respected.
• Work as part of a team with full training and ongoing development provided.

Skills

caring

compassionate

teamwork

reliable

learn and develop

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Buchanan Lodge Care Home, located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow, is a thoughtfully converted former convent offering Residential, Nursing, Respite, and Dementia care for 38- residents. Here, we blend the building's historic charm with modern comforts to create a warm and supportive environment

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to full time or part time 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

Buchanan Lodge £Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division 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 creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and 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 build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.