Nightshift Senior Care Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd's Kincaid House in Greenock is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join a compassionate team delivering person-centred care to residents.

You will support nurses, lead care assistants, administer medication, and maintain records, with a clear path through a 6-month development programme and competitive benefits including overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Worker in a similar setting is essential.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 and progress within the role.
• Professional, compassionate, with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organised and able to use IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate residents' care.
• Deliver hands-on personal care and lead the care team to maintain high standards.
• Motivate and supervise staff, providing coaching and leadership.
• Maintain accurate records, including assessments, care plans and reviews.
• Administering medication and ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 or higher

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Kincaid House in Greenock is a welcoming and supportive home known for its personalised, high-quality care. As part of Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Be part of a compassionate team that brings comfort and security to every resident.

Salary:£14.50per hour

Hours: Nights - 36 hours per week

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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).