Senior Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Birdston Care Home, part of the Care Concern Group, is hiring a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will manage shift activities, oversee medications, monitor wellbeing, and maintain clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires SVQ Level 2 at minimum (Level 3 desirable) and essential medication competency. Benefits include PVG payment, pension, and uniform provision.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration training with competency required
• Experience leading or supporting a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care
• Oversee shift operations to ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records and liaise with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care planning

Caring approach

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Tools

Medication administration competency

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.35 per hour
• Contracted to 39- 42 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

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.

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

About us

Birdston Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.