Senior Care Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd in Fraserburgh is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses and deliver person-centred care in our 65-bed St Modans home, with 34.5 hours per week and hourly pay of £13.53 to £14.50.

You will lead and mentor the care team, administer medications, and ensure safety and quality; a development pathway with salary increments during a 6-month programme is offered, with overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a senior care worker is essential.
• SVQ Level 3 or higher qualifications required or in progress.
• Registration with SSSC within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/Team Leader in assessing and planning resident care.
• Deliver hands-on personal care and lead the team.
• Motivate and supervise care team; coach and develop staff.
• Maintain accurate records: assessments, care plans, reviews.
• Administer medications.
• Uphold high care standards and safe practices compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Person-centered care

Education

SVQ Level 3 or higher

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Salary: £13.53 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience) + competitive benefits + overtime rates

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Working as a Senior Care Worker in Meallmore is key to supporting Registered Nurses in working together to enrich our residents’ lives as you provide high standards of person-centred care whilst leading and supporting the team – where our residents wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We provide Senior Care Workers with the opportunity to complete an award winning 6-month programme with salary increments along the journey as well as opportunities to take your career further.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Nurse / Team Leader to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive care needs of each resident living in our care home.
• Delivering hands on personal care, leadership and support to provide the highest standards of person-centred care ensuring our residents live their best lives.
• Motivating and supervising the care team, ensuring you have oversight of your team performance, providing coaching, mentoring and leadership support to promote positive change.
• Maintain accurate records of the job you do which will include completing assessments, writing care plans, resident reviews, and evaluations.
• Administering medication.
• Leading by example in setting high standards of care and support, encouraging a positive work environment where practices are safe and meet all relevant standards, policies, and legislation.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience working as a senior care worker in a similar care setting is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced care workers actively working towards their SVQ Level 3 and looking for your next step up.
• Professional, compassionate, kind and motivated with a sense of fun - you’ll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to care.
• Ability to lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team.
• What’s just as important is that you are organised, flexible in your approach and have great communication and leadership skills.
• Confident in the use of IT applications.
• To be a Senior Care Worker you will be registered as a supervisor with the Scottish Social Services Council, within the necessary time frame.
• You will already have or be on a journey to obtain the qualifications required for your SSSC registration:Practice and supervisory qualification/s SVQ level 3 or higher, or its equivalent in Social Services & Healthcare.

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

A little bit about us

Situated in Fraserburgh on the North-East coast, St Modans is a purpose-built 65-bed care home providing high-quality nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care. The home also has a dedicated specialist unit supporting adults with acquired brain injuries. Join our team and help create a place where residents feel understood, respected and genuinely at home.