Senior Care Assistant

Meadowvale Care Home; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,479 - 23,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Meadowvale Care Home in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team in delivering high quality person-centred care to our residents. You'll oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain care records while ensuring effective communication with families and healthcare professionals.

The role offers a competitive rate of £14.50 per hour for full-time hours, along with paid PVG, pension, and uniform. We're looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a caring, compassionate attitude.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering high quality care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift.
• Oversee medication and monitor residents' wellbeing.

Skills

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)

Medication administration training with competency

Experience supporting or leading a care team

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Caring, compassionate approach

Job description

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.

Senior Care Assistant Contract £14.50 per hour. Contracted to full‑time hours per week. Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided. 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract).

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.