Senior Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Forres; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Up to 44 hours per week

Job summary

Cathay Care Home in Forres is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and deliver safe, person-centred care for residents. You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing and ensure continuity of care with families and professionals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a caring, professional approach within a supportive UK care home environment.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum requirement.
• Level 3 is desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team to deliver high quality, person centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure care records are accurate and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of each shift.

Skills

Medication administration

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Our purpose built care home is situated on the woodland edge of Forres, in the beautiful countryside of Moray. We proudly offer Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 41-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Welcome Bonus of £500
• Contracted to up to 44 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

Cathay 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.