Social Care Assistant (Night) (Older People Residential Services) - GLA13716

Glasgow Loves Christmas; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Loves Christmas is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant (Night) to join their team in a care home setting. This role involves providing compassionate care to older residents, ensuring their well-being and supporting their daily needs. Candidates must hold a suitable qualification for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and be committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must hold a suitable qualification for SSSC registration.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme is essential upon appointment.
• Registration with the SSSC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to older residents in a care home.
• Work 12-hour shifts, including public holidays.
• Promote well-being and respect residents' rights.

Skills

Compassion

Kindness

Respect for rights

Education

Qualification to register with the SSSC

Job description

Job Description

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

Role: Social Care Assistant (Night)

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

Salary: Starting hourly rate of £19.40 (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 in 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 to live well and achieve the things in life that matter to them. You’ll go home each day knowing you made a difference. #lifechangingwork

This post 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 cost of this qualification. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge, and competencies.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential upon appointment. Successful candidates will be required 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. Currently, as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are 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 are scheduled for 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 or Audio, or in other languages. To request an alternative pack, please 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 implementing a new pay and grading structure, which may affect current salaries quoted in job adverts.