Compassionate Care Support Specialist

Tamfol; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamfol is seeking a compassionate Care Support Worker to join our team in Scotland. You will provide personalized care across assisted living facilities, nursing homes and home care settings, promoting independence and wellbeing for clients, including those with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Your role involves assisting with daily living activities, supporting medication administration under supervision, and engaging clients in meaningful activities, while maintaining dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living or home care settings.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures.
• First aid certification.
• Ability to lift/move clients safely.
• Excellent communication with clients, families and teams.
• Valid driving license with reliable transport if required.
• Compassionate, patient, resilient caregiving approach.
• Experience in nursing homes or hospice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide patient-centered care respecting dignity.
• Support medication administration under supervision.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities.
• Monitor health status and report changes.
• Manage challenging behaviors with calm approaches.
• Support end-of-life care with sensitivity.
• Drive clients to appointments when required.
• Assist with light housekeeping.

Skills

Dementia care

Home care experience

Nursing home exposure

Medication administration

First aid

Mobility assistance

Strong communication

Driver's license

Compassionate approach

Behavior management

Education

Care certificate / health & social care qualification

Job description

Tamfol is seeking a compassionate Care Support Worker to join our team in Scotland. You will provide personalized care across assisted living facilities, nursing homes and home care settings, promoting independence and wellbeing for clients, including those with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Your role involves assisting with daily living activities, supporting medication administration under supervision, and engaging clients in meaningful activities, while maintaining dignity and safety.