Senior Care Assistant

Meallmore; Greenock; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits

Overtime rates

Descripción de la vacante

Meallmore is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Greenock to lead a care team and provide high-quality, personalised support to residents. The role includes hands-on care, supervising colleagues, and ensuring safety and dignity in daily routines.

You will work nights, 36 hours per week, with salary increments during a 6‑month programme and opportunities for career progression within a supportive workplace.

Formación

• Experience as a senior care worker is essential.
• SVQ Level 3 or higher in social care or equivalent.
• Registration with the SSSC within the required timeframe.
• Strong leadership and communication to guide a team.
• Good organisational skills and IT aptitude.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise care team to deliver person-centred care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate residents’ care needs.
• Deliver hands-on personal care and medication administration.
• Coach and develop team performance and morale.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete reviews.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Educación

SVQ Level 3

SSSC registration

Descripción del empleo

Senior Care Assistant

A little bit about us

Kincaid House in Greenock is a welcoming and supportive home known for its personalised, high-quality care. As part of Meallmore, Scotland's most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Be part of a compassionate team that brings comfort and security to every resident.

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hours: Nights - 36 hours per week

Benefits: Competitive benefits + overtime rates

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 and Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant with Meallmore you will have a vital role in leading our team in our mission to provide high-quality, personalised care and support. You will do this by;

• 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.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn't suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

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