Night Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care provider is seeking a Night Care Assistant in Penicuik, Scotland. You will support residents with personal care, meals, and companionship during night shifts. This role requires compassion and teamwork, with potential for career progression. Full training is provided, alongside a competitive pay of £12.70 per hour. Join us in making a real difference in residents' lives from day one. We offer supportive work environments where values like trust and respect are paramount.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Preferred SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, though not essential.
• Compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship.
• Follow individual care plans and promote dignity and independence.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Night Care Assistant

Care and Support - Glencorse Care Home

Contract: Full Time , Part- Time, Bank Salary: £12.70 Per Hour Shift Type: Nights Contracted hours: Full Time, Part Time , Bank

Located in the heart of the Greenlaw Mains community, Glencorse Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home opening soon. With 54 beautifully designed en suite bedrooms, it will offer exceptional Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care in a warm and welcoming setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our founding care team as we prepare to open our doors. Whether you are an experienced carer or looking to start a meaningful new chapter in your career, this is your chance to make a real difference from day one.

What We Offer

• £12.70 per hour
• Full-time and part-time contracts available
• Night shifts: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided, free onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Full induction, shadow shifts, and ongoing training
• SVQ support and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

What You Will Do
As a Care Assistant, you will support our residents with all aspects of daily life – including personal care, meals, mobility, and meaningful companionship. You will follow individual care plans, promote dignity and independence, and help create a positive, person-centred environment from the very beginning.

Whether it is helping someone start their day, assisting with a favourite activity, or simply sharing a moment of conversation, you will be making a real difference every day.

What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced carers and those new to the care sector. What matters most is your compassion, reliability, and enthusiasm to learn.

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred but not essential
• A caring, kind-hearted approach and good communication skills
• A strong sense of teamwork and a genuine passion for supporting older people

About Us
Glencorse Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to build your career in a home where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.