Care Assistant

Job description

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 is located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow and offers residential, nursing, respite, and dementia care for 38 residents. The former convent is thoughtfully converted to create a warm and supportive environment.

Care Assistant Contract

£13.60 per hour

Contracted to up to 44 hours per week

Paid PVG/DBS pension, uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role OverviewAs a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives every day. 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 it

About UsBuchanan 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bearsden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English