Night Senior Care Assistant

Boclair Care Home; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Boclair Care Home in Glasgow provides up to 80 places for Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care. The Senior Care Assistant will guide the team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care, oversee medication, maintain records, and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires SVQ Level 2 (minimum) with Level 3 desirable, mandatory medication training competency, and strong communication and leadership skills; it is on-site, 44

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team in delivering safe, high quality, person-centred care
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Ensure accurate care records and effective communication with families and healthcare professionals
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift and care delivery

Skills

SVQ Level 2

SVQ Level 3

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

This luxurious, private care facility is situated in the affluent suburb of Glasgow. The care home offers elegant accommodation for up to 80-residents along with outstanding Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Boclair Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.