Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Glasgow, Clarkston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing care provider in Glasgow is seeking a Care Assistant to join their friendly team. This role involves supporting clients with their emotional and physical needs using a compassionate, person-centered approach. Ideal candidates should possess good teamwork skills and be willing to work during peak times, including weekends. Benefits include competitive pay, free training, and various incentives. Immediate start available, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Free uniform

Free training

Pension plan options

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work during peak times, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with emotional and physical needs.
• Promote dignity, compassion, and wellbeing in care.
• Support other Care Workers in daily activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Person-centered approach

Job description

Northcare (Scotland) Ltd, is a leading provider of nursing care homes in Scotland for over 30 years. Being a family run business the main priority is to maintain a high standard of care and services that improves the quality of life and well‑being of our clients.

We are currently recruiting for our 4 Glasgow Homes, Balmoral by Northcare in Giffnock, Northcare Residences in Clarkston, Clarkston House in Clarkston and 3 Bridges Care Home in Cathcart.

At Northcare, you are more than a care worker. You are a valued member of our longstanding team that makes the world of difference to the lives of the individuals we care for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent pay: £13.25
• We have excellent full-time posts
• Rewards: Refer a Friend’ scheme with rewards
• Free initial uniform supplied at no cost: PVG, Name Badge & 2 Sets or Uniform paid for
• Free Training: your initial induction program will be followed by a number of ongoing professional development opportunities
• Pension plan options
• Free onsite parking
• Experience: Experience preferred but not essential
• Immediate start available (subject to PVG check and references)

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

If you are invited to attend an interview, we will discuss your availability; however, you should be able to work at our peak times throughout the day and at weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

The care home is known for its warm, homely, non-institutional atmosphere and uncompromising standards of care. We have an open, friendly team, with a cheerful “can do” team spirit.

• To look after the emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person‑centered approach
• To physically assist clients and help them where required
• To offer care that is based on dignity, compassion, wellbeing and responsiveness to their changing needs
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
• To actively support other Care Workers

Please note this job may also be known as ‘Care Assistant – Night, Night Support Worker, Night Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant (Nightshift)’.