Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Forres; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cathay Care Home in Forres, Moray is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You’ll supervise shifts, manage medications, and maintain clear communications with families and healthcare professionals.

We’re seeking compassionate, professional individuals with SVQ 2 at least, and a willingness to progress toward Level 3. A welcoming role offering a £500 welcome bonus and up to 44 hours weekly on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person centred care.
• Oversee medication management and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team work

Person-centered care

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 in Health & Social Care (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.