Home Carer - Glasgow South (Various Shifts) - GLA14644

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local public service organization in Glasgow is seeking part-time Home Carers to join their team. This role focuses on supporting older and vulnerable residents in living independently at home. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and medication support. The position requires compassion and a desire to help others, with a full induction provided, including training and experience shadowing. Apply within the Southside of Glasgow region and make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full 10-day induction provided.
• Training includes 8 days at the learning hub and 2 days shadowing experienced carers.

Responsibilities

• Assist older and vulnerable residents with personal care tasks.
• Support meal preparation and medication management.
• Use specialist moving & handling equipment.

Skills

Compassion and a desire to help others

Willingness to gain an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Ability to register with SSSC

Membership in PVG Scheme

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Home Care Team in Glasgow South (Part Time Posts)

Please note, this role does not meet Home Office requirements for Visa Sponsorship.

Role: Home Carer
Location: Southside of Glasgow
Pay: £14.77 – £16.19 per hour (depending on shift pattern)
Hours: Various part time shifts available – this will be discussed in more detail at interview. Public Holiday working is required

Are you based in the Southside of Glasgow and ready to make a real difference in your community? Join Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) as a Home Carer – a local role supporting local people.

As a Home Carer, you’ll help older and vulnerable residents live independently at home. Your role includes:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing, shaving)
• Meal prep (including meat and pork dishes using ovens, microwaves, air fryers)
• Medication support
• Using specialist moving & handling equipment

No Experience? No Problem! We offer a comprehensive 10-day induction:

• 8 days of training at our learning hub in Glasgow City Centre
• 2 days shadowing other experienced carers

Please note – you must be able to complete the 10 day induction which runs full‑time: Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm.

What You’ll Need:

• Compassion and a desire to help others
• Willingness to gain an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (we’ll support and fund this)
• SSSC registration (must apply within 2 weeks and be registered within 3 months of employment, we’ll cover the cost)
• PVG Scheme membership (you’ll cover the cost)

You may be required to travel across the Glasgow South area depending on service needs.

Interviews will take place 7th & 8th January 2026.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Working for us!

For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

Application Packs

We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.

If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second‑class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

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