Social Care Assistant (Day) (Older People Residential Services) - GLA13718

Ktpws; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Glasgow is seeking a Social Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to older residents in care homes. The role involves working 12-hour shifts, ensuring the well-being of residents, and requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. Candidates will gain qualifications while on the job, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification to register as a Support Worker.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support older people in daily activities and promote their well-being.
• Work 12-hour shifts in care homes.
• Participate in continuous learning and skill development.

Skills

Compassion

Kindness

Respect for rights

Education

Qualification to register with the Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Location: GCHSCP Various Locations Within Glasgow, G1 1LH

Salary: £26,988.81 - £28,521.37 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Please note, the 24-hour positions do not meet the Home Office requirements for Visa Sponsorship.

Role: Social Care Assistant (Day)

Location: Meadowburn, Hawthorn House, Orchard Grove, Victoria Gardens, Riverside

Salary: Starting hourly rate of £14.79 (see attached salary details)

Hours and Shift Pattern: 24 & 35 hours per week (see attached work patterns)

Due to the nature of this role and function, there is a requirement to work Public Holidays.

If you are looking for a career that makes a positive difference, then being a Social Care Assistant in one of our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) Care Homes for older people could be for you.

Our GCHSCP Care Homes provide care and support in enabling surroundings to our residents 24/7, where you would work 12-hour shifts.

As a Social Care Assistant, you should hold values that promote the well-being of older people and a desire to support others with compassion and kindness, respecting their rights and choices within their daily lives. To work in Social Care, you need the right qualities, but you gain the qualifications while on the job. When you work for the partnership, you are supported to embark on a continuous learning pathway, helping you to gain the skills and knowledge required for your role.

Working in Social Care can make a difference to your life by caring for someone else’s. This work is about helping people live well and achieve the things that matter most to them. You’ll go home each day knowing you made a difference. #lifechangingwork

This role requires you to have a suitable qualification to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Support Worker within a Care Home. Glasgow City Council will support and cover the costs for undertaking this requirement. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the qualifications, skills, knowledge, and competencies needed for this role.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential upon taking up the appointment. Successful candidates will need to pay for their PVG Membership or Scheme Checks.

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is mandatory. You must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.

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

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 16th June 2025.

For more information about this role and our residential care homes, visit our website: Working in Residential Care.

Working for us!

For more details on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), please visit our websites.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in formats such as Braille, Audio, or other languages. To request an alternative pack, call 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days. Please ensure to request early, considering the application deadline.

Further Information

Please note: Glasgow City Council is currently reviewing the job evaluation and pay structure, which may affect the salaries quoted in this advert.