Care Assistant
Athenia Recruitment
Apply to this job Glasgow, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description
Care Assistant - East Kilbride
Nursing Home
Competitive rates of pay from £9.00 - £10.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
Full time / part time hours available on day or night shift
We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants for our clients Care Home in East Kilbride, Glasgow.
The home is a large, well graded service and provides nursing care and support for people with a range of physical and cognitive impairments.
The aim of the service is to improve the overall quality of life for all residents by achieving the highest possible level of physical, psychological and social functioning.
The Care Assistant Role
You will work within the care team to ensure the residents are cared for appropriately.
Duties include:
Promoting as full as life as possible for each resident
Organising activities to keep the residents engaged
Assisting with serving/preparation of meals, drinks and clearing up afterwards
Supporting the Nurse on duty, Physiotherapist or Chiropodist when required
Reporting any changes in residents to condition to the Nurse on Duty
Report any incidents within the home to ensure they are recorded in the incident book
Care for residents property and belongings in the home as directed
Ensure any equipment is maintained and report and defects to a Manager
Accompany residents to activities out with the Home when required
Support with personal care
Clean up any spillages as they occur using the correct equipment as specified in the Control of Infection Policy
To assist with other duties as and when required
Care Assistant - Requirements
Ideally working towards or hold an SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care however candidates without formal care qualifications or experience will be considered if they can demonstrate a genuine desire to work in care.
An Understanding of National Care Standards and Codes of Conduct
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Have a passion to deliver high levels of care at all times.
SSSC Registration or willingness to register within the specified timescale.
Able to obtain a clear PVG and provide references prior to commencement in the role.
If you feel you have the skills, caring personality and experience required and would like to be considered for a Care Assistant post, please apply with your CV and we will contact you to discuss your application. Interviews can be arranged immediately.
About this role
Summary
Assist residents with personal care, activities, and support in a nursing home setting.
Job title
Care Assistant
Experience level
willing to learn or SVQ Level 2
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Glasgow, remote work not allowed
Salary
£9.00 - £10.50 per hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
SVQ Level 2 Health and Social CareconfidentialityPVG clearancecommunication
Preferred skills
understanding of care standardsregister with SSSC
Specializations
personal careresident supportactivity organizationinfection control
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Glasgow, UK
On-site City