Health Care Assistant - Full Time (Days & Nights)

Health Care Assistant – Permanent – Full Time (Days & Nights)

Location: South Lanarkshire

Are you a caring, dependable person who truly enjoys making a difference to someone’s life? If you’re looking for a permanent role where your kindness is matched with support, training, and clear expectations, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll be part of a team that supports individuals with their daily care needs and helps them feel comfortable, safe, and respected. This is a permanent, full-time position working days & nights in one of our client's care homes in South Lanarkshire.

Your role will be hands-on and meaningful, supporting residents with personal care, promoting independence, and contributing to care plans. You’ll also play an important part in creating a warm, person-centred environment where dignity comes first.What you’ll do

• Provide compassionate personal care, ensuring privacy, dignity, and respect always
• Support with daily living activities, encouraging independence where possible
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers, following appropriate procedures
• Support the care team in delivering consistent, high-quality care
• Observe and report changes in wellbeing, following clear escalation processes
• Maintain accurate documentation as required by the service
• Promote wellbeing through companionship, encouragement, and positive communication
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure routines are effective, safe, and respectful

Who you are

You don’t have to have every detail already mastered, but you do need the right values. You’ll thrive if you:

• Care genuinely about delivering person-centred care and treating people the way you’d want for your own family
• Are calm under pressure, reliable, and committed to showing up for the people who depend on you
• Communicate clearly with residents and colleagues, with patience and respect
• Take safety seriously and follow procedures to protect both residents and staff
• Are eager to learn and improve, whether you’re new to care or already experienced

Why this role is worth considering

Permanent and full-time: enjoy stability and the chance to build trusting relationships over time.

Structured hours: a schedule designed to support a better work-life rhythm for many candidates.

Support and development: you’ll be part of a team that understands care is a skilled profession where learning and confidence matters.

Real impact: your daily approach will help improve comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life for residents.

What we look for (essential)

• Understanding of the importance of dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with empathy and respect
• Willingness to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safe working practices and following care procedures

Training requirements and any additional criteria will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Your next step

If you’re ready to join a care team where kindness is backed up with professionalism, and where you can see the difference your support makes every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks in line with the role and safeguarding requirements.

Closing Date

26-06-2026

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