Night Care Assistant

Springvale Care Home; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Lennoxtown seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to join its team and provide exceptional care to residents. In this role, you will empower residents by assisting them with daily routines, ensuring their health and wellbeing, and promoting a warm, inclusive atmosphere. If you possess expertise in health and social care, along with a genuine passion for elderly care, we invite you to take the next step in your career and join our esteemed team.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £500

Pension

Onsite Parking

Great training & development

Monthly employee awards

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 preferred.
• At least 6 months experience as Care Assistant or similar role.
• Genuine passion for caring for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and encourage independence.
• Monitor health and communicate concerns with the Nurse.
• Uphold residents' dignity and provide personalized care.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Our luxury care home based in Lennoxtown, delivering the highest levels of Residential, Dementia, Respite & Nursing care for 96-residents.

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalised Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Springvale Care Home is part Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100-care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue an ambitious growth path. With 50 care homes currently open and more to come, we take pride in our outstanding service quality, reflected in recent inspection ratings - Four homes achieving ‘Very Good’ and an impressive 9.6/10 average score on carehome.co.uk.

We firmly believe we deliver to such a high standard because of our five core values:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity.

If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

• Welcome Bonus of £500
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Great training & development
• Monthly employee awards
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)