Senior Care Assistant

BCG Cares; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream – pay as you earn

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition

Career development

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

BCG Cares in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Carer to provide person-centred care for residents, coordinating with the clinical team and supervising Carers. You will help manage medications, care plans, and daily activities to preserve dignity and independence.

Applicants should have SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health & Social Care, with dementia care experience preferred. PVG checks apply and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• You'll be cheerful, caring, and compassionate with good reading, writing, and communication skills.
• You will need SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience with person-centred care planning and dementia knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the clinical team with medication administration, assessments, care plans, and reviews.
• Supervising and mentoring other Carers.
• Assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexible

Reading & writing

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role:

Make a rewarding difference in people's lives every day with BCG.

As a Senior Carer at BCG, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs to help us deliver the quality of care they deserve.

You’ll deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. Additionally, you’ll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, working alongside the Nurse on duty.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Supporting the clinical team with medication administration, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.


• Supervising and mentoring other Carers.


• Assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

About You:

Cheerful, caring, and compassionate by nature, you’ll have good reading, writing, and communication skills and be flexible enough to work shifts. You’ll be passionate about care and making a difference in people’s lives.

You will need to have an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is desirable. Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK. We no longer offer sponsorship.

What BCG offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.


• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.


• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.


• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.


• Colleague recognition scheme.


• Personal development and career progression opportunities.


• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.


• Refer-a-friend bonus.


• Paid enhanced PVG application.


• Flexible schedules.


• Free on-site parking.


• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that makes the difference.

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