Care Assistant

Routes To Work South; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in East Kilbride is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide high-quality personalized care to residents. This role involves engaging in social activities and supporting both residents and colleagues in a nurturing, team-oriented environment. Experience is not required as full training will be provided. The organization offers generous benefits including additional compensation for overtime, comprehensive training, and various employee support initiatives. If you're caring and enthusiastic, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Growth and development opportunities

Inclusive staff networks

Loyalty recognition scheme

CI Inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic, and energy to share.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Flexible approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personalized care to residents.
• Engage in leisure and social activities.
• Support residents, families, and colleagues with kindness.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Flexibility

Education

PVG required

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: SD030
• Location: East Kilbride
• Hours: Full & Part Time
• Salary: £12.82
• Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Exciting Projects and Challenges

Job Overview

We believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ here, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process.

Benefits include:

• Additional compensation for overtime.
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice.
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform.
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared).
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Complimentary meals during long shifts.
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme.
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network.
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards.
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans.
• Leisure and social activities are an important part of the day – let’s get stuck in.
• It’s very simple – if we can be the best Care Assistant we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Teamwork! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home.
• Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share.
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach.
• You’ll also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• PVG required