Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 37,608,480 - 44,634,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Care Concern Group, through Westerton Care Home, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift and deliver high-quality care for residents. You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain records while guiding a team of care staff.

We require SVQ2 in Health & Social Care (minimum) with Level 3 desirable, and medication administration competency. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role in Bearsden, Scotland.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required; 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 to care.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate care records and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Communicate clearly to ensure continuity of care and effective teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Our modern care home provides the highest quality of Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 106-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 33 - 38.5 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

Westerton 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.