Care Assistant

Job summary

Care Assistant Care and Support - Buchanan Lodge Care Home Contract: Full Time and Part- Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: Up to 44 hours

Buchanan Lodge Care Home, located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow, is a thoughtfully converted former convent offering Residential, Nursing, Respite, and Dementia care for 38- residents. Here, we blend the building's historic charm with modern comforts to create a warm and supportive environment

Care Assistant Contract

•  £13.60 per hour
•  Contracted to up to 44 hours hours per week
•  Paid [PVG/DBS] pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

•  A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
•  Good communication and teamwork skills
•  A reliable and positive attitude
•  Willingness to learn and develop
•  Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
•  SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us
Buchanan Lodge Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.