Health and Wellbeing Assistant
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Health and Wellbeing Assistant!
We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.
We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.
We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming and independent organisation and strengthening our care service teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.
Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.
About the role
At Renfrewshire SDS, we're proud of our welcoming, supportive and experienced team. We work together to make a real difference in people's lives while creating a positive environment where staff feel valued, respected and supported.
We are recruiting Health and Wellbeing Assistant to work across our four bases in Linwood, Renfrew, Paisley and Johnstone, as well as providing outreach support throughout Renfrewshire.
We support people with a wide range of needs, including:
- Mental health challenges
- Learning disabilities
- Physical health conditions
- Autism and neurodiversity
- OCD, hoarding behaviours and other complex support needs
No two days are the same. You'll support people to build confidence, develop life skills, access their communities and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.
This role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the people we support and includes:
- Early shifts
- Late shifts
- Sleepover shifts
- Weekend working on a rota basis
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking people who are:
- Caring, compassionate and respectful
- Reliable and flexible
- Positive team players
- Passionate about helping others achieve their goals
The benefits we offer:
The successful candidate will receive:
- a rewarding career with a competitive salary.
- access to a contributory pension scheme.
- excellent leave entitlements.
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
- contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more.
- access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
Committed to inclusion:
Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.
We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.
Please note that Wheatley Care does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship licence and is unable to sponsor visa applications.
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 5pm
For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-care.com