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Job Description

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Job Description

Senior Care Assistant Care and Support - Bearehill Care Home Contract:

Full Time

Salary

£13.60 Per Hour

Shift Type

Dayshift

Contracted Hours

44

Our care home, set in beautiful grounds within the town of Brechin, provides the highest standards of Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 49-residents.

As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.

Contract Details

Pension
Onsite Parking
Paid PVG
Uniform Provided
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Brechin, Scotland

Languages

English

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Other
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet

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