Senior Care Assistant

Balhousie Care Group; Aboyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discount

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

Balhousie Care Group is seeking a Senior Carer to provide compassionate, resident-centred care in a busy care home setting in Scotland. You will support clinical staff, supervise Care Assistants, and help with medications, care plans, and reviews while promoting residents’ dignity and independence.

Ideal candidates have SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, with a passion for person-centred care. PVG checks are required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for resident care
• Experience or training in dementia care and person-centred planning desired
• PVG clearance and UK work eligibility required; full training provided

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents, maintaining dignity and individuality
• Supervise and mentor Care Assistants, in collaboration with the Nurse on duty
• Assist with medication administration, care plans, and care reviews

Skills

Communication skills

Care teamwork

Flexibility

Dementia care knowledge

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role:

Make a rewarding difference in people's lives every day with BCG.

As a Senior Carer at BCG, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs to help us deliver the quality of care they deserve.

You’ll deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. Additionally, you’ll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, working alongside the Nurse on duty.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Supporting the clinical team with medication administration, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.
• Supervising and mentoring other Carers.
• Assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

About You:

Cheerful, caring, and compassionate by nature, you’ll have good reading, writing, and communication skills and be flexible enough to work shifts. You’ll be passionate about care and making a difference in people’s lives.

You will need to have an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is desirable. Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK. We no longer offer sponsorship.

What BCG offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that makes the difference.

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