Care Assistant

Greenways Care Home; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Glasgow is seeking talented Care Assistants to provide compassionate support to residents. The role involves helping with daily tasks and monitoring health to promote independence and dignity. Candidates should ideally have experience or transferable skills, along with a caring and patient mindset. This full-time/part-time position offers competitive pay of £12.70 per hour, and includes benefits like paid training and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• At least six months’ experience as a Care Assistant or equivalent transferable skills.
• A genuine interest in helping older people lead fulfilling, independent lives.
• A caring, patient, empathetic approach, treating each person with respect and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks while encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Deliver person-centred care, following individual care plans and respecting each resident’s preferences.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, reporting changes to the nursing team.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Care and Support - Greenways Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Salary: £12.70 Per Hour

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours: 22 - 44 hours

Greenways Care Home – Luxury Care in Glasgow’s West End

Greenways Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care home offering home to 58 residents across four warm, community-focused floors.

Our team is committed to providing exceptional, all-inclusive residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, uplifting environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion and genuine warmth.

We are excited to welcome caring and committed Care Assistants to join our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in Anniesland. As part of this welcoming team, you’ll help shape the environment and standards from the very beginning — supporting residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why join us?

• Pay : £12.70 per hour
• Hours : 22–44 per week
• Shifts : Day (08 : 00–20 : 00)
• Benefits : Paid PVG, workplace pension, free onsite parking, and uniform provided
• Annual leave : 5.6 weeks (full-time equivalent)
• Extras : On-going training, clinical updates, and clear opportunities for progression within a growing, dynamic organisation

What you’ll do :

• Support residents with daily tasks — dressing, eating, mobility — while encouraging as much independence as possible
• Deliver person-centred care, following individual care plans and respecting each resident’s preferences and personality
• Monitor health and wellbeing : report changes to the nursing team and liaise with relatives or medical professionals when required
• Treat every resident with dignity, ensuring they feel valued and respected
• Help foster a social, friendly atmosphere — encouraging interaction to help reduce loneliness and promote happiness
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment, responding promptly to call bells or emergencies
• Assist with nutrition and hydration — helping residents who need support with eating or drinking
• Above all : bring kindness and warmth, helping residents enjoy their day and feel truly at home

Who we’re looking for :

• Ideally at least six months’ experience as a Care Assistant — or equivalent transferable skills and a strong passion for care
• A genuine interest in helping older people lead fulfilling, independent lives
• A caring, patient, empathetic approach, treating each person with respect and integrity
• A team-player mindset, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) preferred, but not essential

About us :

We’re part of Care Concern Group — a family-owned care provider operating over 130 care homes across the UK. Our commitment is to create welcoming, high-quality care homes for residents, and a supportive, friendly workplace for our staff. Our core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity — shape everything we do.

If these values speak to you, and you’re passionate about providing excellent care, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help build a home where everyone truly belongs.

Apply today and be part of something special!