Senior Care Assistant

Holmes Care Group; Greenock, Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Scotland seeks a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents. The role involves supervising Care Assistants, assisting residents with various care needs, and maintaining effective communication with the team. Candidates must have an SVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in the Care Industry. Join us and make a difference.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements

Company pension scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service application paid

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted Health Club memberships

Access to online training

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Care Industry is necessary.
• Relevant Health and Social qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Supervise and motivate Care Assistants.
• Assist residents with their care needs.
• Support and guide family members.
• Engage in day-to-day activities with residents.
• Maintain effective communication with the team.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Experience in Care Industry

Team supervision

Education

SVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

We are Holmes Care Group!

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Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Senior Care Assistant look like?

As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a pivotal part in delivering great quality, person-centred care to all residents. You will need to hold a relevant Health and Social qualification and have experience working in the Care Industry.

• Providing excellent care and support to residents
• Supervising and motivating all Care Assistants and to function efficiently as a member of the team
• Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Providing support and guidance to family members
• Assisting the trained Nurses and Unit Managers to lead and develop staff members
• Engaging in day to day activities and providing companionship to residents
• Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members
• Report on the wellbeing of residents and liaise with GP’s and support Managers

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold a current SVQ Level 3 qualification.

If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us via email [e-mail]. Together we can make a difference.