Care Assistant

Routes To Work South Registered company in Scotland under SC217367 with charitable status under; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Routes To Work South seeks enthusiastic Dayshift and Nightshift Care Workers for our East Kilbride care home. You will be a valued member of a committed team, delivering compassionate person-centred care to residents and supporting daily living activities.

The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, hydration, and social engagement, with PVG check and right-to-work in the UK required. Shifts include days 8am–9pm and nights 9pm–8am across a 14-day cycle.

Qualifications

• PVG check and references required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
• Support residents with meals and hydration.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Maintain care records and report concerns.

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: CD461
• Location: East Kilbride
• Hours:Full Time7 shifts across a 14-day period. Dayshift hours 8am – 9pm, Nightshift hours 9pm – 8am
• Salary: £13.45
• Closing Date:Friday 18th September 2026
• Why you should apply for this role: Job Satisfaction

Job Overview

We are now looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Dayshift & Nightshift Care Workers for our Care Home, located in East Kilbride. With us 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.

Key Tasks

• 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
• To look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centered approach
• To offer care that is based on dignity, compassion wellbeing and responsiveness to their changing needs
• To physically assist clients and help them where required
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience preferred but not essential
• Subject to PVG check and references

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• 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