Senior Care Assistant

Ardenlee Care Home; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ardenlee Care Home in Dunoon is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a team in delivering high quality, person-centred care to our 32 residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard, and oversee medication while monitoring residents’ wellbeing.

Maintain accurate care records and work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues to ensure clear communication and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Care & compassion

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

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.