Care Assistant

Northcare; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates of Pay

Paid Training and extensive Induction

Ongoing Learning and development

Pension Scheme Options

Staff wellbeing programme

Staff Benefits App with discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards

Free on site parking

Complimentary Staff Meals on shift

Job summary

Northcare (Scotland) Ltd is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our team at Lindsayfield Lodge Care Home and Rosaburn House Care Home in East Kilbride. You will provide high-quality support to residents as part of a caring, long-standing team.

Key duties include personal care, helping with meals and mobility, and promoting dignity and wellbeing. Full training is provided, and a permanent, full-time position offers progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, respectful, and patient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment.
• Previous care experience preferred but not essential; full training provided.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available for international workers.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to residents
• Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility
• Supporting residents with meals and hydration
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Promoting residents’ independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Assisting residents with daily activities and social engagement
• Working closely with senior carers and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns appropriately

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK

Job Description – Health Care Assistant
Location: Lindsayfield Lodge Care Home, Rosaburn House Care Home
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality support to individuals in East Kilbride. At Northcare, you are more than a care worker. You are a valued member of our longstanding team that makes the world of difference to the lives of the individuals we care for.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support to residents


• Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility


• Supporting residents with meals and hydration


• Offering companionship and emotional support


• Promoting residents’ independence, dignity, and wellbeing


• Assisting residents with daily activities and social engagement


• Working closely with senior carers and healthcare professionals


• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns appropriately

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, respectful, and patient approach


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Reliability and professionalism


• Ability to work in a fast-paced care environment


• Previous care experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided


• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays where required


• Right to work in the UK – please note Northcare is unable to sponsor employment of international workers

What we offer

• Competitive Rates of Pay


• Paid Training and extensive Induction Programme


• Ongoing Learning and development opportunities


• Supportive Management Team


• Pension Scheme Options


• Sector leading staff wellbeing programme


• Access to Staff Benefits App with retail discounts, 24 hour support line and GP appointments


• Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards


• Free on site parking


• Complimentary Staff Meals on shift

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a positive difference in residents’ lives, we would love to hear from you. Northcare (Scotland) Ltd, is a leading provider of nursing care homes in Scotland for over 30 years. Being a family run business the main priority is to maintain a high standard of care and services that improves the quality of life and well-being of our clients.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK