Senior Care Assistant

Westerton-Care-Home; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Westerton Care Home in Bearsden, Scotland, is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. You will oversee shifts, assist with medication administration, monitor wellbeing, and maintain accurate care records, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

This role requires SVQ2 with Level 3 desirable, and a commitment to professional development; PVG and

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and health professionals.
• Ensure smooth running of each shift and provide leadership when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 (desirable) or willingness to work towards

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.

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for employees who require it.