Senior Care Assistant

Alor Healthcare; Cupar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Lunardi Court Care Home in Cupar is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a contracted 33-hour per week rota with days and nights. PVG check, pension and uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.

You will support care delivery, coordinate shifts, and assist with medication administration while ensuring residents receive high-quality care and attention.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment is essential.
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care minimum; Level 3 encouraged or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training and competency is beneficial.
• Confidence leading colleagues and coordinating shifts.
• Strong communication skills and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and support day-to-day care delivery.
• Provide guidance to colleagues while ensuring high standard of care.
• Assist with medication administration and monitoring wellbeing.
• Ensure care plans are followed safely and consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Reliability

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to progress Level 3/further qualifications

Tools

Medication administration training

Job description

Lunardi Court Care Home is located in Cupar, providing nursing care for up to 40 residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Dayshift & Nightshift available
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Lunardi Court Care Home?

Exceptional care is built on strong teamwork, trust and people who lead by example, and as a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in helping create a safe, supportive and positive environment for both residents and colleagues. Working closely with the wider care team, you will help coordinate shifts, support day to day care delivery and provide guidance to colleagues while ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care and attention. Alongside hands on care, you will take on additional responsibilities including supporting medication administration, monitoring wellbeing and ensuring care plans are followed safely and consistently. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their career. Your leadership, compassion and ability to support others will help create an environment where residents feel valued, comfortable and supported every single day.

What Matters Most

• Previous experience working within a care environment is essential
• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care minimum, ideally Level 3 or willingness to work towards further qualifications
• Medication administration training and competency is beneficial
• Confidence supporting colleagues and helping coordinate shifts
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example
• Compassionate, professional and reliable approach towards delivering excellent care

If you are looking for a role where your experience and leadership can make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.