Senior Care Assistant

Belsize Healthcare; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 16,479 - 23,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Buchanan House Care Home, part of Belsize Healthcare, invites applications for a Senior Care Assistant. Based in Bearsden, this full-time role supports residents with Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, ensuring safe, compassionate and person-centred services.

You will lead shifts, oversee medication administration, monitor wellbeing and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of care. Benefits include PVG paid, pension and uniform provided.

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 care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee the smooth running of your shift and ensure care is well organised and of high standard.
• Assist with medication management and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Situated in Bearsden, our purpose-built care home offers Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care to 53-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to full time 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

Buchanan House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division 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 creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and 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.