Night Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Oban; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Etive House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and deliver high-quality, person-centred care near Oban. You will oversee medications, monitor residents’ wellbeing, and ensure accurate records while communicating with families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to progress to SVQ 3), medication competency, and strong communication and leadership skills to support a caring and

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), 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 are essential.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee shift operations and ensure care is organised and consistent.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medication administration

Education

SVQ 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ 3 desirable or progression

Job description

Located in the beautiful village of Benderloch by Oban, we offer small group living accommodation for up to 62-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Up to £15.10 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• £500 Welcome Bonus (paid upon passing 6-month probation)
• 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

Etive House 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.