Erskine Careers
Bishopton, Renfrewshire
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.
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.