Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Crieff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Oakbank Care Home in Crieff is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team in delivering safe, person-centred care for residents. You will lead on shift, oversee medications, monitor wellbeing and ensure clear record-keeping and communication with families and healthcare professionals.

We require SVQ Level 2 (minimum) with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards, plus competency in medication administration. Benefits include PVG, pension, uniform and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care required, Level 3 desirable or be working towards it.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach is required.

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 healthcare professionals.
• Ensure smooth running of the shift and high standards of care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team support

Care planning

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care desirable

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

Oakbank Care Home is a well established care home in Crieff, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care for up to 70 residents. With a strong, supportive team and a focus on high standards of care, the home offers a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.00-£14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 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

Oakbank 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.