Care Assistant

Springvale Care Home; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Springvale Care Home, a luxury care provider in Lennoxtown, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents and promote their well-being. This role involves assisting with daily routines, upholding dignity, and contributing to a collaborative care team. Candidates should ideally have SVQ/NVQ Level 2 qualifications and a genuine passion for elderly care. With a welcoming bonus and a commitment to employee development, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £500

Pension

Onsite Parking

Great training & development

Monthly employee awards

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Preferred qualification: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience: At least 6 months as a Care Assistant preferred.
• Interest in caring for the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and promote their independence.
• Communicate health concerns to medical staff and aid in social support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Our luxury care home based in Lennoxtown, delivering the highest levels of Residential, Dementia, Respite & Nursing care for 96-residents.

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalised Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Care Concern Group is guided by five core values:

• Trusted: Dependable, reliable, truthful, competent, and consistent.
• Respectful: Showing consideration for others, being courteous and polite.
• Passionate: Going above and beyond, being enthusiastic, and committed to excellence.
• Kind: Focusing on others, being considerate, friendly, and thoughtful.
• Inclusive: Welcoming everyone, ensuring all individuals feel they belong as part of the family.

These values embody Care Concern Group's unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents. If these principles resonate with you, you’ve found the right place to belong.

Springvale Care Home is part Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100-care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue an ambitious growth path.

If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

• Welcome Bonus of £500
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Great training & development
• Monthly employee awards
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)