Support Worker

Blackwood Homes and Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded SVQ training

24/7 Health and Wellbeing resources

Internal support networks

PVG and SSSC registration paid

Retail discounts

Job summary

Blackwood Homes and Care is seeking a permanent Support Worker to join the Glasgow care home team. In a 24/7 residential setting, you will help residents with personal care, meals, mobility and daily tasks, following personalised support plans and PVG/SSSC requirements.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. This part-time on-site role offers £13.45–£13.89 per hour, with benefits including SVQ training, health and wellbeing resources, staff discounts and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to use apps and devices to support service provision.
• Willingness to work on a rota including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support with meals and hydration.
• Aid mobility and use of wheelchairs/assistive devices.
• Provide simple treatments and medication assistance.
• Follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers and the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Independent working

Education

SVQ2 qualification

Job description

Blackwood are currently looking for a permanent Support Worker to join our care home team in Belses Gardens, Glasgow.

As an award-winning innovative care provider, we support people living with physical disabilities and long-term conditions and are committed to helping our customers live their life to the full. We are exceptionally proud of our care teams and this is your opportunity to be part of a team that works hard to deliver positive outcomes for customers.

Operating in a 24/7 residential setting, our Belses Gardens Care Home provides both complex and person‑lead care, making sure that our customers receive care and support services that is in line with their personal support plans.

As a Support Worker and to enable our customers to live comfortably, safely and independently, you will work closely with our managers and teams and support our customers with some of the following examples of personal care services:

• Personal hygiene (bathing, showering, shaving, oral hygiene)
• Continence management (toileting, catheter care)
• Food and diet (assisting with eating and preparation)
• Simple treatments (medication assistance application of creams)
• Personal assistance (with wheelchairs, mechanical/manual aids and help with dressing & getting in/out of bed)
• Immobility problems

Don’t worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer although previous experience is desirable.

Support Worker

• Company: Blackwood Homes and Care
• Salary: £13.45 to £13.89 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Glasgow, G52 2DY
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 19 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

Employee benefits

• Fully funded SVQ training on completion of probationary period
• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as 24/7 GP, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
• Payment of PVG and SSSC registration
• Discounts at major online and High Street retailers.

Please read the Job Pack which is available on our website prior to completing an application pack. All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member as well as register with the SSSC. Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as a Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

Essential requirements

• A commitment to delivering high quality care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as our carers might be the only contact our customers have each day
• Basic IT skills, ability to use apps and devices to support service provision
• An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
• A relevant qualification (SVQ2), this is not essential as training will be given
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.