Care Assistant

Belsize Healthcare; Fenwick; 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

Hallhouse Care Home in Fenwick, East Ayrshire, is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care. You will assist residents with daily living, personal care and mobility while following care plans and maintaining dignity and independence in a welcoming team environment.

Open to both new entrants and experienced carers, with full training and ongoing development provided to support your journey. Prior SVQ2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to supporting residents.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate care.
• Reliable, positive attitude with willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities including personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Follow care plans and notice changes in residents' condition.
• Provide safe, respectful, person-centred care and contribute to wellbeing.
• Work as part of a supportive team with training and guidance available.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Good communication

Reliable

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2

Job description

Located in the peaceful village of Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Hallhouse Care Home provides high-quality Residential, Nursing, and Respite care for up to 47 residents. With an impressive carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 5, 5, 4, and 5, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to full time & 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

Hallhouse 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.