Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Lanark; 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

Beechgrove Care Home in Lanark is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support 70 residents with daily living and personal care. The role focuses on dignity, independence and wellbeing, following care plans and responding to changes in residents’ conditions.

You will work as part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality care in a warm, respectful environment. Full training and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• 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/NVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to deliver safe, responsive care.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm, positive environment where residents feel cared for.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Experience beneficial

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 desirable

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2

Job description

Our private nursing home is tucked away within the picturesque Lanark countryside, offering specialist care for 70-residents.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 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/NVQ] Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Beechgrove Care Home is part 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can 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.