Senior Care Assistant

NAZARETH CARE CHARITABLE TRUST; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team and ensure a safe, effective, and compassionate service for residents. You will maintain clear records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery, and serve as a role model for good governance.

The role requires the ability to supervise individuals and teams, and to work as part of a caring, empathetic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a care team.
• Experience delivering compassionate, resident-centred care.
• Understanding of residents' needs and good governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care team to maintain a safe, effective, and efficient service for residents.
• Maintain clear records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery.
• Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Communication

Education

S/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

You will be responsible in leading the care team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. You will ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise individuals and a team. The role will suit someone who is caring, friendly, empathetic and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

You will ideally hold a S/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and have experience at that level or be willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification.