Nightshift Senior Care Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Greenock; On-site; GBP 23,963,000 - 24,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Job summary

Belleaire Care Home in Greenock, operated by Meallmore Ltd, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the Registered Nurse and lead the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate records, and maintain a safe and compassionate environment for residents.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 or higher and SSSC registration within the appropriate timeframe, with opportunities for development and a supportive pathway within our care home network.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the required timeframe.
• Demonstrates compassion, leadership, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate residents' care needs with the team.
• Maintain accurate care records, care plans, and resident reviews.
• Administer medications in line with policy and guidance.
• Foster a positive, compliant, and safe workplace for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organisation

IT literacy

Education

SVQ Level 3 or higher (Social Services & Healthcare)

SSSC registration

Tools

IT applications

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

A little bit about us

Overlooking the River Clyde in Greenock, Belleaire Care Home is a 52-bed home providing nursing and dementia care for the elderly. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person-centred care in a warn and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and comfortable. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Working as a Senior Care Worker in Meallmore is key to supporting Registered Nurses in working together to enrich our residents’ lives as you provide high standards of person-centred care whilst leading and supporting the team – where our residents wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We provide Senior Care Workers with the opportunity to complete an award winning 6-month programme with salary increments along the journey as well as opportunities to take your career further.

Salary:£13.90- £14.50per hour (depending on experience)

Hours:Nights(24 hours per week)

• Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant with Meallmore you will have a vital role in leading our team in our mission to provide high-quality, personalised care and support. You will do this by;

• Supporting the Registered Nurse / Team Leader to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive care needs of each resident living in our care home.

• Delivering hands on personal care, leadership and support to provide the highest standards of person-centred care ensuring our residents live their best lives.

• Motivating and supervising the care team, ensuring you have oversight of your team performance, providing coaching, mentoring and leadership support to promote positive change.

• Maintain accurate records of the job you do which will include completing assessments, writing care plans, resident reviews, and evaluations.

• Administering medication.

• Leading by example in setting high standards of care and support, encouraging a positive work environment where practices are safe and meet all relevant standards, policies, and legislation.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience working as a senior care worker in a similar care setting is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced care workers actively working towards their SVQ Level 3 and looking for your next step up.

• Professional, compassionate, kind and motivated with a sense of fun - you’ll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to care.

• Ability to lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team.

• What’s just as important is that you are organised, flexible in your approach and have great communication and leadership skills.

• Confident in the use of IT applications.

• To be a Senior Care Worker you will be registered as a supervisor with the Scottish Social Services Council, within the necessary time frame.

• You will already have or be on a journey to obtain the qualifications required for your SSSC registration:Practice and supervisory qualification/s SVQ level 3 or higher, or its equivalent in Social Services & Healthcare.

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).