Erskine Careers

A care home in Bishopton is seeking an Activities Assistant to provide recreation and social activities for residents. The role is part-time with 25 hours per week, focusing on planning and organising activities while ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have strong communication skills and previous care experience is desirable. The position offers various benefits including a welcome bonus, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Activities Assistant - Erskine Home, Bishopton Location: Erskine Home, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. Hours: 25 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (6 week rolling rota). Shifts are predominantly between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm, with occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Salary: Grade 2, £17,067 - £17,138 per annum (PAY award pending). Type: Permanent, part time. Closing date: Sunday, 10 May 2026. Responsibilities Provide recreation and social activities for residents, tailored to their preferences and choices. Plan, organise and run activities on both small and large scale. Maintain a lively and outgoing atmosphere, using strong communication skills. Work independently and take initiative to support residents' wellbeing. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the care home environment. Collaborate with other staff to ensure residents receive holistic care. Qualifications Desirable: previous care experience. Desirable qualification: SVQ II in Health and Social Care or SVQ Social Service and Healthcare SCQF Level 6. You will be required to achieve this qualification; Erskine will support you through it. Become a member of the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of joining. UK citizenship or eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship not available). Benefits and Conditions Dayforce Wallet - request up to 90 % of earned pay on demand between pay periods. Welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time), £250 after 3 months and £250 after 6 months. 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years. Employer pension contribution. Reimbursement of professional care fees. Structured induction programme. Opportunities for training & development. Enhanced sick & maternity pay. In house Occupational Health Service. Free on site parking. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Blue Light card. Other Information Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. The successful candidate will undergo a Disclosure Scotland check and, if required, a criminal records check via HireRight. Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Erskine Veterans Activity Centre (EVAC West), Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Activities Co-ordinator (EVAC) 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday Grade 3 Salary £20,280 - £21,504 per annum (pay award pending) Permanent Part-time role Closing date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 The Role Co ordination and provision of a dynamic programme of activities that will provide stimulating, flexible and responsive services which enhance the lives of centre participants. Benefits Dayforce Wallet - employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on demand, in between pay periods. 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years. Employer pension contribution. Structured induction programme. Opportunities for training & development. Enhanced sick & maternity pay. In house occupational health service. Free on site parking. Health and wellbeing scheme. Blue Light Card. Requirements Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived or remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight. Equal Opportunity Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer