Senior Care Assistant

Benarty View Care Home; Kelty; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Benarty View Care Home in Kelty, Scotland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a full-time contract. The role involves leading the care team, coordinating shifts, and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents across a mix of day and night shifts.

You will support medication administration, monitor wellbeing, and ensure care plans are followed with consistency. A confident communicator and natural leader will thrive here, delivering dignity and respect daily.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment is essential.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care minimum; ideally Level 3 or willingness to progress.
• Medication administration training and competency is beneficial.
• Confidence supporting colleagues and coordinating shifts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example.
• Compassionate, professional and reliable approach to delivering excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and support day-to-day care delivery for residents.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and ensure a high standard of care.
• Assist with medication administration and monitor wellbeing as part of a care plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Care planning

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3 or higher

Job description

Care and Support - Benarty View Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: 22.5

Benarty View Care Home, located in Kelty, Fife, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Committed to promoting dignity, independence and person centred care, the home has created a supportive community where residents receive exceptional care and colleagues can make a meaningful difference every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.81 per hour


• 22.5 hours per week


• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided


• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Benarty View?
Exceptional care is built on strong teamwork, trust and people who lead by example, and as a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in helping create a safe, supportive and positive environment for both residents and colleagues.

Working closely with the wider care team, you will help coordinate shifts, support day to day care delivery and provide guidance to colleagues while ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care and attention. Alongside hands on care, you will take on additional responsibilities including supporting medication administration, monitoring wellbeing and ensuring care plans are followed safely and consistently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their career. Your leadership, compassion and ability to support others will help create an environment where residents feel valued, comfortable and supported every single day.

What Matters Most

• Previous experience working within a care environment is essential


• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 in Health and Social Care minimum, ideally Level 3 or willingness to work towards further qualifications


• Medication administration training and competency is beneficial


• Confidence supporting colleagues and helping coordinate shifts


• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example


• Compassionate, professional and reliable approach towards delivering excellent care

If you are looking for a role where your experience and leadership can make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.