Senior Care Assistant

Belsize Healthcare; Dunfermline; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Résumé du poste

Henderson House Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care for up to 60 residents. You will manage shift logistics, oversee medication, monitor wellbeing and ensure smooth communication with families and healthcare professionals.

You should have SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, medication administration competency, and strong leadership and communication skills to thrive in a supportive, caring

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is the minimum qualification.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee shift operations and ensure high quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with colleagues and families.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Care standards

Formation

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Medication administration competency

Description du poste

Henderson House Care Home is a well established care home in the coastal town of Dalgety Bay in Fife, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 60 residents. With a strong, experienced team and a welcoming, homely atmosphere, this is a service where staff can feel supported, valued and confident in delivering high quality care within a stable and well run environment.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to full time 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 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• 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

Henderson House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division 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 creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and 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.