Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Dunoon; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Ardenlee Care Home in Dunoon, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and deliver high quality, person-centred care for our residents.

You will oversee shifts, support medication administration, maintain accurate records, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care in a compassionate and professional environment.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised and delivered to a high standard; oversee medication and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Caregiving

Educación

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Our care home sits in its own grounds with scenic views over the sea, woodland, and gardens, specialising in residential care for 32-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 36 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

Ardenlee 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.