Care Assistant

Cumbrae Lodge Care Home; Irvine; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbrae Lodge Care Home in Irvine is hiring a Compassionate Care Assistant. You will support elderly residents, ensuring their dignity and joy. The role offers full-time hours with flexible days. Ideal candidates will have SVQ Level 2 and a passion for caring, making each day impactful.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Around six months of care experience is ideal.
• Passion for helping others and transferable skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents following individual care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents.

Skills

Kindness

Respect

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:

Cumbrae Lodge Care Home is located in Irvine not too far from the coastline and town centre, providing nursing care for up to 78 residents.

Where every shift brings smiles, comfort, and a sense of purpose.

In our home, being a Care Assistant is more than just a job it’s about building relationships, bringing warmth to someone’s day, and being there in the moments that matter. You’ll be part of a compassionate team that works together like family, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence, and joy.

What We Offer

• £12.60 per hour
• Contracted to full time hours
• Flexible shifts on offer; days

Whether it’s helping someone get ready in the morning, sharing stories over a cuppa, or simply holding a hand when it’s needed most the work you do here matters deeply. You’ll follow individual care plans, provide practical support, and bring genuine kindness into every interaction.

We also believe in supporting your growth. If you’re looking for a career where you can progress whether that’s into senior care roles, training others, or even stepping into leadership we’ll help you get there.

What we’re looking for:

You might already have your SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or perhaps you’re working towards it. Ideally, you’ll have around six months of care experience, but we also welcome people with a passion for helping others and transferable skills from other walks of life.

About you:

What really matters to us is who you are. You’re kind, respectful, and genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of older people. You’re someone who brings integrity and teamwork into everything you do, and you’re ready to learn, grow, and become part of something meaningful.

Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.