Baillieston Community Care

13/04/2026

This week, the focus is on funding — putting real investment into care where it truly counts 💡

As part of the Care Creates… campaign, we’re standing alongside organisations across Scotland to shine a light on the need for fair, sustainable funding in social care.

We kick things off with the opening Funding blog from Paul Kelly, who outlines why continuing to fund “failure demand” simply isn’t a viable path forward.

Take a look at the blog here 👇
https://scottishcare.org/news/care-creates-funding-investing-care-like-it-matters/

Scottish Care

13/04/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Baillieston Community Care has once again been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Care at Home & Housing Support Awards taking place Friday 15th May 2026 🎉

This year, we’ve been recognised in two fantastic categories:
✨ Provider of the Year
💡 Care Innovation

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who plays a vital role in shaping our organisation and making achievements like this possible. Your dedication and commitment truly mean everything 💙

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care at Home and Housing Support Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all those […]

08/04/2026

Caring for people also means caring for the world around us 🌍

At Baillieston Community Care, we understand that delivering high-quality care goes hand in hand with thinking about the future – including how we respond to climate challenges while continuing to support people safely and consistently.

Planning for climate risks isn’t just about the environment. It’s about protecting wellbeing, maintaining continuity of care, and making sure the people we support are never impacted by disruption.

This practical guidance from Adaptation Scotland offers useful insight into how social care can prepare and adapt:
https://adaptation.scot/app/uploads/2026/03/low-res-6591-social-care-adaptation.pdfrecent.pdf

Scottish Care

07/04/2026

Care doesn’t just support people – it plays a role in shaping a more sustainable future too 🌍

At Baillieston Community Care, we recognise that the way we deliver care can also contribute to how communities respond to climate challenges. From thinking about sustainability in our services to being mindful of how we use resources, it’s all part of building a stronger, more resilient future.

Small changes across care settings can have a big impact – helping to protect the people we support today while contributing to a healthier environment for the future.

Take a look at this Care Creates… Climate-Positive Care infographic to learn more:
https://scottishcare.org/news/care-creates-climate-positive-care/

Scottish Care

07/04/2026

Calico House Care Home is delighted to be recruiting for a Housekeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our award-winning, small 5-bed service, where creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment plays a vital role in supporting people with complex care needs to live well every day.

🧹 Position: Housekeeper
📍 Calico House Care Home, Lennoxtown
💷 £13.00 per hour | ⏰ 16 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Calico House is an award-winning, small 5-bed care home supporting adults with complex care needs in a warm and homely environment. We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Housekeeper to help us maintain a high standard of cleanliness across our service.

✨ About the role
Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas
Maintaining excellent hygiene and infection control standards
Cleaning and maintaining our office annex
Following cleaning schedules and working independently

👤 About you
Takes pride in high standards
Reliable, organised and self-motivated
Experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential
Friendly, respectful and professional

💚 This is a great opportunity to join a growing, supportive team where your role makes a real difference every day.

📞 Interested?
For more information, contact our Home Manager, Hayley McKay on 01360 319010
📧 manager@calicohouse.co.uk

📅 Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026

06/04/2026

A very happy 60th birthday to our very own Alison Edgar, Learning & Developing Manager. Have a great day! 🎂

05/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very from everyone at Baillieston Community Care & Extended Personal Care 🐰🐣

02/04/2026

Care Creates… collaboration that makes care stronger.

Across Scotland, great care is built on relationships – between the people we support, their families, our staff, and the wider community. It’s shaped through connection, shared responsibility, and working together around what matters most to each individual.

At Baillieston Community Care, we see the impact of this every day. Whether it’s linking in with local communities, supporting meaningful relationships, or working alongside partners, collaboration plays a huge role in creating positive, person-led experiences.

This week’s Care Stories bring that to life – showing how care homes can become part of their communities, how partnerships can reconnect people with their stories, and how lasting relationships can bring people together across generations.

Because care doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s something we build together – through trust, partnership, and a shared commitment to people and communities.

Explore this week’s Care Stories here: https://scottishcare.org/news/care-creates-integration-collaboration-care-stories/

Scottish Care

01/04/2026

As part of Care Creates: Integration & Collaboration Week, we’re pleased to share the Fringe Care Fest film – a brilliant example of what can happen when arts, culture and social care come together.

At Baillieston Community Care, we see first-hand how working alongside community and cultural partners can make a real difference. It’s about more than activities – it’s about creating moments of joy, building connections, and bringing people together in meaningful ways.

These partnerships help turn everyday experiences into something special for the people we support and the teams who work alongside them.

Watch the Fringe Care Fest film here: https://vimeo.com/1125471481

Scottish Care

26/03/2026

A very happy birthday to our very own Jade Brown, Care Supervisor. Have a great rest of your day Jade 🥳🎂

25/03/2026

Our Chief Executive - David Reilly is once again taking part in this years Glasgow Kiltwalk, which is taking place on Sunday 26 April 2026 in aid of his chosen charity - Release Ayrshire - a men's mental heath charity.

If you would like to support David and a great cause, you can do by donating here. https://www.justgiving.com/page/david-reilly-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=020

All donations are sent directly to Release Ayrshire.

Help David Reilly raise money to support Release Ayrshire