Care Assistant

Sterling Cross Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their premium Glasgow home. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional support to elderly residents, ensuring they enjoy a luxurious living experience while maintaining their independence. With a focus on personal care and companionship, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those in your care. The company provides excellent benefits, including extensive learning opportunities and recognition schemes, making it an ideal place for a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Free learning and development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Recognition and reward initiatives

Monthly staff lottery with cash prizes

Qualifications

• Some previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting.
• A compassionate approach and an interest in helping people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide direct support.
• Help residents live well in a safe and caring environment.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Experience as Care Assistant

Willingness to help with personal care tasks

Education

SVQ Level 2 or 3 in health/social care

Job description

A north Glasgow care home now has great Care Assistant (HCA) opportunities with the team.

This premium home was purpose-built to provide exceptional nursing, residential and respite care for older people, midway between the city centre and the countryside.Residents enjoy a truly luxurious living experience with as much independence as possible – including an on-site salon, chef-prepared menus, accessible landscaped gardens, and a packed activities programme.

As a Care Assistant, you will join the team in assisting with daily living activities and providing direct support and companionship, so that residents can live well in a safe and caring place.

The following roles are available:

• HCA – £12.90 per hour, days or nights
• Senior HCA (SVQ Level 3*) – £13.80 per hour, days

In return, you’ll get access to one of the care sector’s best staff packages, which includes rewards, recognition schemes (such as Employee of the Month) and opportunities to upskill, gain new qualifications and progress.

With great rewards and support on the table, you’ll see there’s no better place for a fulfilling career in care.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Some previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting
• (Essential) A compassionate approach and an interest in helping people
• (Essential) Willingness to help with personal care tasks
• (Desirable) SVQ Level 2 or 3* (SCQF Level 6 or 7) qualification in a health/social care subject, or equivalent

*(essential for senior positions)

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Free on-site parking
• Extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Great (free!) learning and development opportunities
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Recognition and reward initiatives
• Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
• And more!