Care Assistant

BELSIZE HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; 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 caring Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will support residents with daily living, follow care plans and help them feel safe, respected and valued.

No prior experience is required; full training and ongoing development are provided. PVG paid, pension, uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Caring and respectful approach to residents.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work toward it.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care and mobility.
• Support nutrition, hydration, and emotional wellbeing as per care plans.
• Contribute to safe, responsive, and consistent care.
• Work as part of a team to create a warm, supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

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.