Night Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Annual leave: 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Greenways Care Home in Glasgow’s West End is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join a brand-new luxury home accommodating 58 residents. You will support residents with daily tasks, deliver person-centred care, and help create a warm, dignified environment from day one.

This full-time night-shift role offers £13.60 per hour, PVG, pension, parking, and ongoing training within a growing organisation. Join us to help residents enjoy their day, feel at home, and be part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least six months’ experience as a Care Assistant — or equivalent transferable skills and a strong passion for care
• A genuine interest in helping older people lead fulfilling, independent lives
• A caring, patient, empathetic approach, treating each person with respect and integrity
• A team-player mindset, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) preferred, but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks — dressing, eating, mobility — while encouraging as much independence as possible
• Deliver person-centred care, following individual care plans and respecting each resident’s preferences and personality
• Monitor health and wellbeing: report changes to the nursing team and liaise with relatives or medical professionals when required
• Treat every resident with dignity, ensuring they feel valued and respected
• Help foster a social, friendly atmosphere — encouraging interaction to help reduce loneliness and promote happiness
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment, responding promptly to call bells or emergencies
• Assist with nutrition and hydration — helping residents who need support with eating or drinking
• Above all: bring kindness and warmth, helping residents enjoy their day and feel truly at home

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Team player

Strong communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Greenways Care Home – Luxury Care in Glasgow’s West End

Greenways Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care home offering home to 58 residents across four warm, community-focused floors.

Our team is committed to providing exceptional, all-inclusive residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, uplifting environment where residents are treated with dignity, compassion and genuine warmth.

We are excited to welcome caring and committed Care Assistants to join our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in Anniesland. As part of this welcoming team, you’ll help shape the environment and standards from the very beginning — supporting residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why join us?

• Pay: £13.60 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Shifts: Night (20:00–08:00)
• Benefits: Paid PVG, workplace pension, free onsite parking, and uniform provided
• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks (full-time equivalent)
• Extras: On-going training, clinical updates, and clear opportunities for progression within a growing, dynamic organisation

What you’ll do:

• Support residents with daily tasks — dressing, eating, mobility — while encouraging as much independence as possible
• Deliver person-centred care, following individual care plans and respecting each resident’s preferences and personality
• Monitor health and wellbeing: report changes to the nursing team and liaise with relatives or medical professionals when required
• Treat every resident with dignity, ensuring they feel valued and respected
• Help foster a social, friendly atmosphere — encouraging interaction to help reduce loneliness and promote happiness
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment, responding promptly to call bells or emergencies
• Assist with nutrition and hydration — helping residents who need support with eating or drinking
• Above all: bring kindness and warmth, helping residents enjoy their day and feel truly at home

Who we’re looking for:

• Ideally at least six months’ experience as a Care Assistant — or equivalent transferable skills and a strong passion for care
• A genuine interest in helping older people lead fulfilling, independent lives
• A caring, patient, empathetic approach, treating each person with respect and integrity
• A team-player mindset, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider care team
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) preferred, but not essential

About us:

We’re part of Care Concern Group — a family-owned care provider operating over 130 care homes across the UK. Our commitment is to create welcoming, high-quality care homes for residents, and a supportive, friendly workplace for our staff. Our core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity — shape everything we do.

If these values speak to you, and you’re passionate about providing excellent care, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help build a home where everyone truly belongs.